Respiratory Therapist, Registered RRT

Lifepoint Health

10 days ago

Florence, AlabamaFull TimeRespiratory Therapy

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ No Nights

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Lifepoint Health as a Registered Respiratory Therapist – Day Shift in United States. Respiratory Therapist, Registered North Alabama Medical Center Job Type: Full-Time (Day Shift) Who We Are: People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do.

Key Responsibilities

Participates in performance improvement and required education.

Benefits & Compensation

Employee Well

being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

Measures lung capacity and analyzes blood samples using a blood gas analyzer; may perform bedside PFTs, EKGs, and tobacco

cessation education as ordered.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with Lifepoint Health in United States.

Key Skills

Respiratory therapyDiagnostic testingPatient educationPhysiotherapyBlood gas analysisPFTsEKGsCritical thinkingDecisive judgmentClinical software navigationCommunicationEquipment maintenanceSterilizationEmergency response

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy and a current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license. Additionally, a BCLS certification is required, with ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications preferred.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Respiratory Therapist, Registered RRT at Lifepoint Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Respiratory Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Respiratory Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Respiratory Therapy position at Lifepoint Health is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Florence, Alabama.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Respiratory therapy, Diagnostic testing, Patient education, Physiotherapy, Blood gas analysis, PFTs, EKGs, Critical thinking. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Respiratory Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Respiratory Therapist examines and treats patients with breathing-related conditions while collaborating with physicians to implement treatment plans. They also perform diagnostic testing, provide patient education, and maintain respiratory equipment readiness.

Benefits package: Employee Well-being Programs, Professional Development, Mental, Physical, and Financial Wellness Programs. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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