Respiratory Therapist Specialist Weekend - Respiratory Therapy - FT -3rd Shift
About The Position
This position represents patient care directed toward pediatric critical care areas, step down areas, general care areas and Kids Care transports. Highlights of our hospitals Huntsville Hospital was recently named Best Regional Hospital and #2 in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report . With 971 beds, a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, a Level III Regional Neonatal ICU, and the largest Emergency Department and Level 1 Trauma Center in the state with our own specialized Red Shirt Trauma Program, there are many opportunities to apply your knowledge and skills. We are a certified Primary Stroke Center and named "One of the Top 100 Hospitals in the Nation with Great Heart Programs." From six cath labs and four EP labs to multiple medical and step-down units, you can continually grow your skillset! We offer a training center on campus for continuing education, Shared Governance Program, Clinical Ladder for professional development, The Daisy Award, and if you are a new grad, a Nurse Residency Program to help you transition from student to professional nurse. We care about you and your well-being by offering an excellent benefits package, childcare, health and wellness programs, an onsite employee pharmacy, a free health clinic, tuition assistance, and much more. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are a partner to the U.S. Army’s Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) program. Ask us about incentives and additional opportunities. Learn more about Huntsville Hospital Health System: Careers : https://careers.hhsys.org/careers-home Benefits : https://careers.hhsys.org/us/en/benefits Education & Professional Development : https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/education Life In Huntsville : https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/about-huntsville-al
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED
- Must be licensed by the ASBRT and registered by the NBRC or credentialed as a Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist (NPS) by the NBRC.
- Clinical experience obtained while attending Respiratory program and will be able to function in critical settings including initiation, and support of, mechanical ventilation.
- Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to work in a fast paced environment, requiring prioritizing and changing tasks frequently and quickly.
- Must have the ability to perform and recommend procedures in all areas of bronchial hygiene, oxygen therapy, respiratory diagnostic procedures, and all levels of mechanical ventilation.
Nice To Haves
- Certification of PALS or ACLS is preferred for all applicants
- Certification of BLS is preferred for hiral processes
- Additional experience relating to intubation and Kids Care transport competencies are preferred upon hiral and mandatory within 2 years of employment: Employees hired before July 1, 2013 must meet this requirement by July 1, 2015. All other applicants will have two years from the date of employment.
Benefits
- excellent benefits package
- childcare
- health and wellness programs
- onsite employee pharmacy
- free health clinic
- tuition assistance
- medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending
- short term and long term disability
- several retirement account options with 401K organization match
- nurse residency program
- student loan reimbursement
- On-site training and education opportunities
- Employee Discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
