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Respiratory Therapist RRT-Respiratory Therapist-PRN-Varies

Respiratory TherapistIncludes callPer Diem
Posted 3mo ago

About the Role

PRN RRT position. Flexible schedule. Alabama license required. Work at a major health system. No call. No nights. Get your certifications on us. Apply now.

Join Huntsville Hospital Health System as a Respiratory Therapist RRT-Respiratory Therapist-PRN-Varies in Huntsville, Alabama.

Requirements

  • Education: High school diploma or GED; Graduate of an Accredited Respiratory Therapy Program with a Diploma or AAS Degree in Respiratory Therapy.
  • Experience: Previous hospital experience preferred.

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Huntsville Hospital Health System as a Respiratory Therapist RRT-Respiratory Therapist-PRN-Varies.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for administering mechanical ventilation, pharmacological, and therapeutic agents to implement respiratory care regimes prescribed by physicians. This includes monitoring patient responses, implementing protocols based on abnormalities, and transcribing physician orders.

Licensure & Certifications

Requires a high school diploma and graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program with a Diploma or AAS degree. Must hold a current Alabama Respiratory Therapy License and NBRC registration, along with BLS and ACLS certifications.

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree

Certifications

BLSACLSPALSNRP

Key Skills

Mechanical VentilationPharmacological AgentsDiagnostic TestingPulmonary RehabilitationPatient AssessmentRespiratory Care ProtocolsBLSACLSPALSNRP

Respiratory Therapy — healthcare professional Career Context

In Alabama, Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$71k across 93 listings, vs ~$85k nationally (3,871 listings).

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Alabama's cost-of-living index is 88.0 (US average = 100) — Alabama ranks #3 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 60.3% of Alabama clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

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