CLN Respiratory Therapist (PRN) HH Lung Center

Overview Responsible for pulmonary diagnostic procedures. Secondary clinical responsibility includes knowledge and assistance with all aspects of pulmonary rehabilitation and smoking cessation. Helps with the overall successful operation of the CLH and related services consistent with the philosophies and organizational goals of Huntsville Hospital.

Qualifications

Education: Must be licensed by the ASBRT, registry by the N.B.R.C. preferred. BLS certification is mandatory for employment.

Experience

• Require experience as a respiratory therapist in a critical care environment. Prefer experience in pulmonary diagnostic testing.
• Additional
• Skills/Abilities: Must be able to work in a fast paced environment, requiring prioritizing and changing tasks frequently and quickly. Excellent communication skills with presentation abilities necessary. Ability to perform and recommend procedures in all areas Bronchial Hygiene including delivery of medications via aerosol and MDI, Oxygen Therapy, and Arterial Blood Gas Collection, Pulmonary Function testing and Cardiac Monitoring. Ability to organize, accomplish goals and objectives, meet deadlines and problem solving using discretion, and sound judgment. Must have working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications. 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.