Respiratory Therapist CRT - Nights

Respiratory TherapistIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Position Type: Full-time (Nights)

Benefits

  • * Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, and vision plans to keep you and your family healthy.
  • Future Security: 401(k) with matching
  • Student Loan Support – Up to $10,000 repayment assistance, because we invest in your future.
  • Educational Tuition Assistance
  • Competitive Pay & Full Benefits – A salary and package designed to reward your expertise and dedication.
  • Paid Time Off
  • Life Insurance

Job Summary

The Respiratory Therapist – CRT delivers diagnostic, therapeutic, and pharmacologic respiratory care services in accordance with physician orders and established clinical protocols.

Working under the direction of ordering physician/clinician, this role conducts patient assessments, monitors responses to therapy, and implements individualized treatment plans to support respiratory function and patient recovery.

The Respiratory Therapist ensures accurate documentation, promotes patient safety, and collaborates with the healthcare team to provide high-quality, evidence-based care in compliance with organizational policies and regulatory standards.

Essential Functions

  • Administers respiratory treatments, including oxygen therapy, aerosol treatments, and chest physiotherapy, based on physician orders and protocols.
  • Orients patient to treatment modality prior to procedure in order to facilitate patient’s cooperation and successful completion of the treatment process.
  • Conducts patient assessments, correlating care with patient needs, and monitors responses to respiratory treatments, including pharmacological interventions.
  • Accurately implements written or verbal physician orders, ensuring compliance with established respiratory care procedures.
  • Manages ventilator settings and airway maintenance, ensuring optimal patient comfort and safety during respiratory support.
  • Communicates effectively with peers, healthcare staff, physicians, and leadership, ensuring timely information flow and follow-up on patient care concerns.
  • Provides clear, legible, and thorough documentation of all respiratory treatments, assessments, and patient responses, maintaining compliance with policies.
  • Ensures adherence to patient identification protocols, safety measures, and infection control standards in all procedures.
  • Administers medications as prescribed, utilizing patient safety techniques to maintain proper delivery and documentation.
  • Demonstrates skill and judgment in emergency situations, initiating appropriate interventions and collaborating with healthcare teams to stabilize patients.
  • Implements age-specific care considerations for oxygen therapy, tailoring treatment to meet patient needs across all populations.
  • Ensures proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and patient identification techniques to maintain safety and compliance with infection control standards.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

  • 1-2 years of experience in a healthcare or clinical setting preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Proficient in administering pharmacological, diagnostic, and therapeutic respiratory procedures.
  • Strong communication skills for effective interaction with healthcare teams, patients, and families.
  • Skilled in patient assessment, ventilator management, and airway maintenance.
  • Competent in using electronic medical record (EMR) systems for documentation and reporting.
  • Knowledge of regulatory standards, safety protocols, and infection control measures.
  • Commitment to continuous professional development and adherence to regulatory standards.

Licenses and Certifications

  • CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist required
  • BCLS - Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire required
  • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support required
  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support required
  • NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation if working in the NICU required
  • STABLE - Neonatal Certification if working in the NICU required

State Specific Requirements

  • Alabama: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications required.
  • Florida: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) certifications required.
  • Georgia: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications required within 90 days of employment. Successful completion of assigned SAMA course required within 30 days of employment.
  • Indiana: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) certifications required within 90 days of employment. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required with 12 months of employment. Successful completion of assigned SAMA course required within 30 days of employment. STABLE certification required within 6 months of employment.
  • Mississippi: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications required.
  • North Carolina: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications required.
  • New Mexico: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications required.
  • Pennsylvania: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications required.
  • Texas: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications required.

Successful completion of assigned SAMA course required within 30 days of employment. STABLE certification required for NICU therapists within 6 months of employment.

INDRESPTHER

Key Responsibilities

Deliver diagnostic, therapeutic, and pharmacologic respiratory care services according to physician orders and clinical protocols. Conduct patient assessments, manage ventilator settings, and collaborate with the healthcare team to support patient recovery.

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Electronic Medical RecordsEmergency Intervention

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% have no call, 52% 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–$111k)20 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingAlabama index 88.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Respiratory Therapy listings in Alabama88 active3,921 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 48% no call · 52% no weekends50 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

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Salary Distribution

25 jobs · 21 employers
8
<$85k
6
$85k-100k
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$100k-115k
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$115k-130k
2
$130k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

24 jobs · 21 employers
401k / retirement match
83% this job
Sign-on bonus
46%
Loan repayment
21% this job
PSLF eligible
13%
Relocation assistance
8%

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Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,913 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Community Health Systems Professional Services

Hospitals and Health Care
Franklin, TN
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
401k with Matching
Student Loan Repayment up to $10,000
Educational Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off
Life Insurance

Living in Mountain Brook

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$803k
Typical market rent
$2,782/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

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