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Respiratory Therapist, PRN Day
About the Role
PRN Respiratory Therapist at Vaughan Regional Medical Center in Selma, AL. Day shift, as-needed.
Join Kindred Healthcare as a Respiratory Therapist – PRN Day in Selma, Alabama. Join Vaughan Regional Medical Center in Selma, AL, a 175-bed, Joint Commission–accredited community hospital that serves as a critical healthcare hub in the region. Vaughan delivers a full complement of hospital services, including emergency care, to the Black Belt area of southern Alabama.
Key Responsibilities
- Performs routine respiratory therapy procedures including oxygen therapy, nebulizer treatments, chest physiotherapy, and suctioning.
- Assists with emergency interventions, including manual resuscitation and code response.
- Manages and monitors mechanical ventilators, including appropriate parameter adjustments and troubleshooting.
- Obtains and interprets arterial blood gases and communicates results.
Requirements
- Experience Experience in an acute care or clinical environment preferred.
- Requires critical thinking skills, judgment, and the ability to work independently in high-stress situations.
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Kindred Healthcare as a Respiratory Therapist – PRN Day.
Licensure & Certifications
Candidates must graduate from an AMA-approved respiratory therapy program and hold current state licensure or certification, along with CRT or RRT credentials. Required certifications include BLS, ACLS, and potentially PALS/NRP, alongside physical capability for lifting and prolonged standing, with acute care experience being preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy — healthcare professional Career Context
In Alabama, Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$71k across 148 listings, vs ~$85k nationally (8,753 listings).
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% 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).
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