Respiratory Therapist- Fulltime (Day Shift)

Springhill Medical Health Systems • Mobile, AL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist provides comprehensive respiratory care services to patients of all ages with cardiopulmonary disorders and acute respiratory conditions. The therapist performs patient assessments, develops and implements treatment plans, and collaborates with physicians and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes. This position requires strong clinical judgment, technical proficiency, and the ability to respond effectively in emergency and critical care situations while supporting the mission and values of Springhill Medical Center.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program required.
• Associate degree required.
• Current Alabama Respiratory Therapist license required.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Knowledge of cardiopulmonary anatomy, physiology, and respiratory disease management.
• Proficiency with invasive and non-invasive ventilator management.
• Ability to perform blood gas analysis and bedside pulmonary diagnostics.
• Strong critical thinking and emergency response skills.
• Excellent communication and patient education abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
• Passing a pre-employment drug screening is required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Current CRT or RRT credential through the NBRC preferred.
• Acute care hospital experience preferred.
• Experience with critical care and ventilator management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient assessments.
• Develops and implements treatment plans.
• Collaborates with physicians and the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Provides comprehensive respiratory care services to patients of all ages with cardiopulmonary disorders and acute respiratory conditions.
• Responds effectively in emergency and critical care situations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree