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Baptist Health
Birmingham, Alabama

Respiratory Therapist Full Time Nights- 3 (12) Hour Shifts; Rotating Weekends

Respiratory TherapistIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time
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About the Role

Full-time nights. 3 (12) hour shifts. Rotating weekends. Great benefits start day one. Birmingham, AL.

Join Baptist Health as a Respiratory Therapist Full Time Nights- 3 (12) Hour Shifts; Rotating Weekends in Birmingham, Alabama.

Key Responsibilities

  • Demonstrates competency in respiratory therapeutics and in the use of non-invasive ventilatory, pulmonary diagnostic, and other equipment required for the provision of respiratory care.
  • Maintains accurate and precise documentation
  • Demonstrates a strong power of analytical reasoning and effectively blends patient care management skills with technical expertise.
  • Communicates openly and effectively with all members of the healthcare team.

Requirements

  • Education/Training.
  • ExperienceNone.

Benefits & Compensation

  • 25 days PTO.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Baptist Health as a Respiratory Therapist Full Time Nights- 3 (12) Hour Shifts; Rotating Weekends.

Licensure & Certifications

Requires an associate degree from an approved Respiratory Care program and licensure as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) in Alabama. Must hold current BLS certification and be eligible for NBRC exams.

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree

Certifications

BLS (preferred)

Key Skills

Respiratory TherapeuticsNon-invasive VentilationPulmonary DiagnosticsArterial Blood Gas AnalysisMedical Gas AdministrationCardiopulmonary ResuscitationPatient Care ManagementClinical DocumentationSpecimen CollectionEnvironmental Control Systems

Respiratory Therapy — healthcare professional Career Context

In Alabama, Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$71k across 93 listings, vs ~$85k nationally (3,871 listings).

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% 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).

Position Insights

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About Baptist Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Birmingham, Alabama
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan w/matching
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks)
Life Insurance