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Russellville, Alabama

Respiratory Therapist - Full-Time | Days

Respiratory TherapistIncludes callFull-Time

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Job Description

The Staff Pad is proud to partner with a leading healthcare organization in Russellville, AL, to recruit a skilled and patient-focused Respiratory Therapist.

Reporting to the Director of Respiratory Therapy, you will provide respiratory care to patients across all age groups, performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, conducting clinical assessments, and supporting patient respiratory health. Working closely with physicians and the healthcare team, you will help ensure safe, effective, and timely patient care

Schedule: Full-Time | Days

Key Responsibilities

Perform respiratory assessments, pulse oximetry, aerosol therapy, EKGs, and arterial and capillary blood gas sampling

  • Initiate, monitor, and adjust mechanical ventilation
  • Provide emergency respiratory interventions, including CPR
  • Troubleshoot and perform basic repairs on respiratory equipment
  • Document patient care and procedures accurately
  • Maintain equipment cleanliness and adequate department supplies
  • Assist with onboarding and training new staff
  • Participate in performance improvement initiatives, required training, and department meetings
  • Provide culturally competent, age-appropriate patient care
  • Participate in on-call coverage and assist during high census or staffing shortages

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT), or eligibility to obtain credentialing

  • Eligible candidates must obtain full credentialing within 24 months
  • Current BLS certification

Preferred Qualifications

  • ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications
  • 6+ months of hospital-based respiratory therapy experience
  • Strong clinical assessment and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced clinical environment
  • Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
  • Ability to stand, lift, and operate respiratory equipment
  • Moderate physical demands in a hospital environment
  • Exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other clinical hazards

What You Can Expect

Exceptional patient care starts with a team that feels valued, supported, and empowered - backed by comprehensive compensation and benefits every step of the way

Benefits

  • Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D Insurance
  • Retirement Plans
  • PTO, Leave of Absence
  • Maternity/Disability Leave

Flexible Spending Account

If you are a dedicated Respiratory Therapist looking to make a difference in patient care, we encourage you to apply and take the next step in your healthcare career!

Requirements

Candidates must hold or be eligible for RRT or CRT credentialing and possess a current BLS certification. Preferred qualifications include 6+ months of hospital-based experience and additional certifications such as ACLS, PALS, and NRP.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Respiratory assessmentEKGEquipment maintenance

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 47 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 53% have no call, 51% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Alabama is 88.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.3% of Alabama clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Respiratory Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedRespiratory Therapy median $101k (middle half $68k–$115k)22 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingAlabama index 88.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Respiratory Therapy listings in Alabama90 active3,954 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 53% no call · 51% no weekends47 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

32 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

22 jobs · 17 employers
9
<$85k
4
$85k-100k
5
$100k-115k
2
$115k-130k
2
$130k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

21 jobs · 17 employers
401k / retirement match
86% this job
Sign-on bonus
48%
Loan repayment
24%
PSLF eligible
14%
Relocation assistance
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Respiratory Therapist – CRT/RRT

Garnet Health · Middletown, New York

$45.05 - $63.70/hr
#2

Respiratory Therapist II

Olympic Medical Center · Port Angeles, Washington

$41.41-$62.92/hr
#3

Respiratory Therapist

$41.35-$58.48/hr
#4

Respiratory Therapist - Providence Kodiak Island

$37.08-$55.62/hr
+ 30 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,928 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
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Dallas, TX
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D Insurance
Retirement Plans
PTO, Leave of Absence
Maternity/Disability Leave
Flexible Spending Account

Living in Russellville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$189k
Median resident rent
$685/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.