Respiratory Therapist LRT/RRT, PRN, Nights

Join Huntsville Hospital Health System as a Respiratory Therapist – PRN, Nights in Decatur, Alabama.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs respiratory patient assessments, makes appropriate recommendations and initiates recommended mode of therapy per physician orders. Must be familiar with ventilator equipment, respiratory medication delivery devices as well as be knowledgable on performing chest physical therapy.

• Draws and analyzes arterial blood specimens. Assist in the interpretation of ABG's as needed.

• Responds to cardiopulmonary emergencies and assist with intervention as appropriate and within scope of practice.

• Performs EKG's and other diagnostic or therapeutic tests as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Experience Required: Education: Graduate of an accredited program.

• BLS required, ACLS preferred.

• Experience: 1-2 years 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 – PRN, Nights.