Respiratory Therapist RRT - Respiratory Therapy - PRN - Shift Varies

Respiratory Therapist Top 5% in Critical Care Medicine (Respiratory Therapy)Per Diem

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Call expectations
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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Overview

This position represents patient care directed toward critical care areas, step down areas, general care areas and critical care transports.

Qualifications

Education/Licensure/Certifications: HS/GED Required. Applicants must be licensed by the Alabama State Board of Respiratory Therapy and must be registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care. Certification of BLS is preferred for hiral processes required within the orientation period, not to exceed 90 days of hire or transfer. ACLS and or PALS certifications are preferred.

Experience: Clinical experience obtained while attending Respiratory program and will be able to function in critical settings including initiation, and support of, mechanical ventilation. Additional experience relating to intubation and critical care transport competencies are preferred.

Additional Skills/Abilities: Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to work in a fast paced environment, requiring prioritizing and changing tasks frequently and quickly. Must have the ability to perform and recommend procedures in all areas of bronchial hygiene, oxygen therapy, respiratory diagnostic procedures, and all levels of mechanical ventilation.

About Us

Highlights of our hospitals

Huntsville Hospital was recently named Best Regional Hospital and #2 in Alabama by U. S. News & World Report. With 971 beds, a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, a Level III Regional Neonatal ICU, and the largest Emergency Department and Level 1 Trauma Center in the state with our own specialized Red Shirt Trauma Program, there are many opportunities to apply your knowledge and skills. We are a certified Primary Stroke Center and named "One of the Top 100 Hospitals in the Nation with Great Heart Programs." From six cath labs and four EP labs to multiple medical and step-down units, you can continually grow your skillset! We offer a training center on campus for continuing education, Shared Governance Program, Clinical Ladder for professional development, The Daisy Award, and if you are a new grad, a Nurse Residency Program to help you transition from student to professional nurse. We care about you and your well-being by offering an excellent benefits package, childcare, health and wellness programs, an onsite employee pharmacy, a free health clinic, tuition assistance, and much more. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are a partner to the U. S. Army’s Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) program. Ask us about incentives and additional opportunities.

Huntsville Hospital Benefits

We are committed to providing competitive benefits. Our benefits package for eligible employees includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending; short term and long term disability; several retirement account options with 401K organization match; nurse residency program; tuition assistance; student loan reimbursement; On-site training and education opportunities; Employee Discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more!

Learn more about Huntsville Hospital Health System

  • Careers: https://careers.hhsys.org/careers-home
  • Benefits: https://careers.hhsys.org/why-hh-health/benefits/benefits-at-huntsville-hospital/
  • Education & Professional Development: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/education
  • Life In Huntsville: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/about-huntsville-al

Key Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist will provide patient care in critical care, step-down, and general care areas, including the initiation and support of mechanical ventilation. They are also responsible for performing procedures related to bronchial hygiene, oxygen therapy, and respiratory diagnostics.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

BLS (preferred)ACLS (preferred)PALS (preferred)

Key Skills

Prioritization

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Respiratory Therapist RRT - Respiratory Therapy - PRN - Shift Varies at Huntsville Hospital Health System a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Critical Care Medicine (Respiratory Therapy) — ranked against 39 active Critical Care Medicine (Respiratory Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Critical Care Medicine Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 78% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapist pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.1% 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).

7.2/10 work-life score · Top 5% in Critical Care Medicine (Respiratory Therapy) — ranked against 39 active roles in this specialty

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution15 jobs

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks14 jobs

401k / retirement match
79% this job
CME allowance
21% this job
Sign-on bonus
7%
Loan repayment
7% this job
Relocation assistance
7%

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Work-life snapshot

7.2/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 5% in Critical Care Medicine (Respiratory Therapy)

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About Huntsville Hospital Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
Huntsville, AL
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision insurance
Life insurance
Flexible spending
Short-term and long-term disability
401K with organization match
Tuition assistance
Student loan reimbursement
On-site training and education