No salary listed — similar Respiratory Therapist roles pay ~$92k (median of 67 jobs)
5.1/10 work-life score · Above average in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,696 active roles in this specialty
Respiratory Therapist Specialist - Respiratory Therapy - FT -1st Shift
About the Role
Full-time respiratory therapist specialist, 1st shift. Weekend/holiday rotation. Huntsville, AL.
Join Huntsville Hospital Health System as a Respiratory Therapist Specialist – FT, 1st Shift in Huntsville, Alabama, United States. This position represents patient care directed toward critical care areas, step down areas and general care areas. Qualifications Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Experience Required: Education: HS/GED Required.
Benefits & Compensation
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
- Flexible spending
- Short term and long term disability
- Retirement account options with 401K organization match
- Nurse residency program
- Tuition assistance
- On-site training and education opportunities
- Employee Discounts
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only, student loan benefits. Work with Huntsville Hospital Health System in Huntsville, Alabama, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist Specialist provides direct patient care in critical, step-down, and general care areas. Responsibilities include performing respiratory procedures, managing mechanical ventilation, and assisting with intubation and patient transport.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a high school diploma or GED and be licensed by the ASBRT with NBRC credentials. Mandatory certifications include BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP, which must be obtained within one year of hire.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 22% have no call, 20% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 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).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 5.1/10 on work-life balance for Respiratory Therapist roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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