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    Riverview Regional Medical Center

    Healthcare

    Respiratory Therapist

    Gadsden, United StatesOn-SiteFull-time2+ yrs experiencePosted 4w ago
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    Job description

    Bonus Amount

    $10,000.00

    Bonus Information

    Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

    Overview

    Bonus: up to $10,000 (optional)

    Shift’s Available:  Days

    Employment Type: Full-time

    Hours: 12-hour shifts – 7:00a to 7:00p

    Location: Riverview Regional Medical Center – Gadsden, AL

    We are seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RT), Certified (CRT) or Registered (RRT), internally referred to as a Respiratory Care Provider (RCP) for our Respiratory Care team. As a CRT/RRT you will work under the direction and authorization of the Medical Director and Cardiopulmonary Director/Manager. Someone who carries out respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as directed by the medical and cardiopulmonary directors, based on physician orders. They focus on assessing, planning, implementing, and documenting care while considering the specific needs of patients based on age and population, in the absence of a supervisor.

    Responsibilities

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

    • Will provide treatments such as inhalation therapies, oxygen therapy, and aerosol medications to help patients breathe more easily
    • Conduct tests like pulmonary function tests and arterial blood gas analysis to assess lung capacity and gas exchange in patients
    • Set up, monitor, and adjust ventilators and other life-supporting equipment for patients who cannot breathe independently
    • May be part of a rapid response team in emergencies, which you will provide airway management, perform intubations, and resuscitate patients in critical situations
    • Assess patients' respiratory status, monitor their progress, and make adjustments to treatment plans as needed
    • Ensure that all respiratory equipment is properly cleaned, sterilized, and maintained to prevent infections and ensure patient safety

    Qualifications

    Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:  

    • Alabama state Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license
    • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and/or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) from NBRC
    • BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current
    • ACLS certificate upon hire and maintain current
    • PALS certificate within 60 days of hire and maintain current
    • High School Diploma

    Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus: 

    • Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science Degree
    • NRP certificate
    • 2 years experience as an RCP

    Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

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    Employment Status

    Full Time

    Shift

    Days

    Equal Employment Opportunity

    Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

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    Riverview Regional Medical Center

    Riverview Regional Medical Center is a hospital providing a range of medical services.

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