RRT in Pelham, AL

Job Description

Job Description

Active Registered Respiratory Tech (RRT) license and 2+ years of in-patient hospital Respiratory Therapy experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered.

This opportunity seeks an experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide specialized respiratory care in a fast-paced adult acute care setting. The role is a night shift contract position based in the Birmingham area. Candidates with a strong background in acute care and a proactive, team-oriented approach are encouraged to consider this rewarding role.

Location:
Situated near Pelham, AL, this position serves a large 595-bed hospital staffed for approximately 350 patients. The hospital boasts advanced respiratory therapy equipment, including Servo I ventilators, V60, Vapotherm systems, and RapidPoint ABG analyzers. The unit primarily cares for neuro and cardiac patients within a 14-bed ICU and adjacent non-acute areas.

Position Details:

• Schedule: 3x12-hour night shifts (18:45 - 07:15), approximately 36 hours/week
• Weekend Coverage: Typically every third weekend; occasional every other weekend possible
• No call requirements
• Float responsibility includes main adult house and occasional backup for Free Standing ER

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (CRT or RRT) with 3+ years acute care experience
• BLS and ACLS certifications (American Heart Association preferred)
• Proven time management and attendance reliability
• Experience with Cerner EMR preferred
• Night shift experience in facilities with a minimum of 4 therapists per shift highly desired
• Commitment to delivering thorough respiratory therapy without omission

Professional Expectations:

• Team player with a quality-focused mindset
• Adherence to dress code: black scrubs, no artificial or long nails, standard nail polish only, max one ring per hand, no bracelets except medical alerts

This contract opportunity provides the chance to engage with a collaborative respiratory therapy department at a well-equipped adult care hospital. If you are driven by acute care challenges and dedicated patient management, this role offers valuable clinical experience and a supportive team environment.

Apply now to advance your career as a key member of the respiratory therapy team in this comprehensive adult care setting.