Overview

This position represents patient care directed toward Step Down areas and general care areas and will work under direct supervision of a licensed respiratory therapist.

Qualifications

Education

HS/GED required. Applicants must be enrolled in a CoARC or CAAHEP accredited respiratory therapy program, and must obtain a student license issued by the Alabama State Board of Respiratory Therapy within 30 days of employment. Certification of BLS is preferred for hiral processes and mandatory upon completion of orientation period.

Experience

Clinical experience obtained while attending Respiratory program is preferred. Applicants will be able to function in general care areas NOT including critical care areas and/or ventilator management.

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, and basic respiratory diagnostic procedures.

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/us/en/benefits
• Education & Professional Development: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/education
• Life In Huntsville: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/about-huntsville-al