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UAB St. Vincent's
Birmingham, Alabama

RRT - Respiratory Therapist - PRN - Days

Respiratory TherapistPer Diem

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Job Description

Position Overview

  • Department: Respiratory
  • Schedule: PRN - Days
  • Work Location: UAB St Vincent's Birmingham

Benefits for eligible positions only include: generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more

What You Will Do

  • Provide evaluation of and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.
  • Assess patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develop a plan of care based on diagnosis.

Implement and monitor patient care plan and equipment. Monitor, record and communicate patient condition. Perform advanced respiratory care modalities.

  • Evaluate respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcome.
  • Educate the patient and family about the health condition and provides information about community support groups and other available programs.
  • Respond to emergency resuscitation team code.

What You Will Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Respiratory Therapist specializing in Registered credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Respiratory Therapist credentialed from the Alabama Board of Respiratory Therapy obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) preferred.

Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Minimum Requirements

  • Graduate from an accredited School of Respiratory Therapy.
  • Additional Preferences
  • No additional preferences.
  • About UAB St. Vincent’s

UAB St. Vincent’s, a proud part of UAB Medicine, is a trusted provider of health care, serving Alabama for more than 125 years. With five hospitals and numerous clinics, we're a health care community deeply rooted in compassion, service, and respect for all, guided by the rich legacy of the St. Vincent’s name.

We're committed to extending kindness and personalized care to patients, their families, and each other. We address the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of our patients. We believe in the power of teamwork and unity, and foster a collaborative spirit among our more than 4,800 employees.

As one of Alabama’s best hospitals as recognized by U.S. News & World Report, improving the health and lives of those we serve is at the heart of our mission. Join us in continuing our legacy of service and healing in central Alabama, where we can make a lasting impact together.

Key Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist will evaluate and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies by developing and implementing individualized treatment plans. They are also responsible for monitoring patient conditions, administering medications, and participating in emergency resuscitation efforts.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited School of Respiratory Therapy and hold current NBRC and Alabama Board of Respiratory Therapy credentials. A BLS provider certification is required within 30 days of hire, with additional certifications like PALS and Neonatal Resuscitation preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

PALS (preferred)

Key Skills

Patient assessmentCare planningMedication administrationPatient education

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 64% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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).

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

27 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution19 jobs

3
<$90k
9
$90k-110k
4
$110k-130k
3
$130k-150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks16 jobs

401k / retirement match
63%
CME allowance
31%
Sign-on bonus
25%
Relocation assistance
13%
PSLF eligible
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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$47.68-$66.75/hr
#2

Respiratory Therapist

Northwell · Terryville, New York

$80k-$136k
#3

RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist

$58-$63/hr
#4

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$35.94-$55.43/hr
+ 25 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 5.1
Better work-life than 80% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,690 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site

Living in Birmingham

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$112k
Typical market rent
$1,322/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 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.

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About UAB St. Vincent's

Hospitals and Health Care
Birmingham, Alabama
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Generous paid time off (eligible positions only)
Paid parental leave (eligible positions only)
Associate Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program