Job Information
Community Health Systems Respiratory Therapist Nights in Huntsville, Alabama
Respiratory Therapist Full Time Nights (Weekend Nightshift with weekend premium): 12 hour shifts 7pm-7am
Benefits:
Health Insurance Eligibility 1st of the Month (Health, Dental, Vision)
401k with Matching
Student Loan Repayment: Up to $10,000
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible Scheduling & Paid Time Off
100% licensure/certification reimbursement
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
Job Summary
The Respiratory Therapist at Crestwood Medical Center is responsible for the administration of pharmacological, diagnostic, and therapeutic agents related to respiratory care procedures, following physician prescriptions. This includes performing assessments, monitoring patient responses, and implementing treatment plans to promote effective respiratory care, disease prevention, and rehabilitation. The Respiratory Therapist ensures accurate documentation, maintains patient safety, and collaborates with healthcare teams to deliver high-quality patient care.
Essential Functions
Administers respiratory therapies, such as oxygen therapy, aerosol treatments, and ventilator management, ensuring proper patient response and safety.
Conducts patient assessments, correlating care with patient needs, and monitors responses to respiratory treatments, including pharmacological interventions.
Performs and documents Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) punctures accurately, reporting results promptly.
Follows respiratory protocols, ensuring adherence to safety guidelines and regulatory standards during all procedures.
Communicates effectively with peers, healthcare staff, physicians, and leadership, ensuring timely information flow and follow-up on patient care concerns.
Provides clear, legible, and thorough documentation of all respiratory treatments, assessments, and patient responses, maintaining compliance with policies.
Demonstrates responsible decision-making based on patient assessments, ensuring safe and effective care delivery.
Ensures proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and patient identification techniques to maintain safety and compliance with infection control standards.
Manages ventilator settings and airway maintenance, ensuring optimal patient comfort and safety during respiratory support.
Displays skill and sound judgment during crisis situations, managing respiratory emergencies and interventions effectively.
Implements age-specific care considerations for oxygen therapy, tailoring treatment to meet patient needs across all populations.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
- 1-3 years of respiratory experience in an acute care setting required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Proficient in administering pharmacological, diagnostic, and therapeutic respiratory procedures.
Strong communication skills for effective interaction with healthcare teams, patients, and families.
Skilled in patient assessment, ventilator management, and airway maintenance.
Competent in using electronic medical record (EMR) systems for documentation and reporting.
Knowledge of regulatory standards, safety protocols, and infection control measures.
Licenses and Certifications
RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist required
BCLS - Basic Life Support within 7 days of hire required
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support required
NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation if working in the NICU Department required
State Specific Requirements
- Georgia: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications required. Successful completion of assigned SAMA course within 30 days of hire required.
We know it’s not just about finding a job. It’s about finding a place where you are respected, valued and where your work is purposeful and fulfilling. A place where your talent is recognized, professional development is encouraged and career advancement is possible.
Crestwood Medical Center, a 180-bed acute care hospital located in Huntsville, AL, and is accredited by Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). Crestwood Medical Center offers surgical and diagnostic procedures while providing compassionate care. Crestwood has approximately 1,000 healthcare professionals and is proud to be recognized as a Tier 1 Facility from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama.
Crestwood Medical Center has been recognized as a Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI and Resuscitation by American College of Cardiology, a Primary Stroke Center from The Joint Commission and American Heart Association, a Blue Distinction Center for Bariatric Surgery and Spine Surgery, the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines for Heart Failure (Gold) and AFib (Gold), a Certified Treatment Center of Excellence from the ALS Association, and other accreditations and recognition for Imaging, Endoscopy, Breast Care, and Elderly Care. Crestwood Medical Center provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of any individual’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, citizenship, military status, disability, genetic information or any other protected class status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
INDRESPTHER
To Apply, please email jarah_harvey@chs.net
Equal Employment Opportunity
This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.