LICENSED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
Whitfield Regional HospitalAlabama, United States
Posted September 10, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Whitfield Regional Hospital, a member of the Tombigbee Healthcare Authority and UAB Health System, operates a 99‑bed facility that delivers more than 30 medical and surgical services. The hospital has implemented a dedicated hospitalist program and pioneered the use of UAB’s tele‑ICU system, becoming the first in Alabama to offer remote critical‑care monitoring. Since opening in 1953, Whitfield has expanded from a modest 29‑bed community hospital into a regional health center that prioritizes safety, compassion, and innovative care. Its commitment to continuous growth and adaptation ensures that it remains responsive to the evolving healthcare needs of its community.
Job Description
Full-time or PRN licensed respiratory therapist needed for respiratory team, requires graduate degree from accredited program, licensure in Alabama, and specific credentials. Key responsibilities include recordkeeping, maintenance, and patient care.
Requirements
- Graduate degree from an accredited Respiratory Care program
- Licensure by the State of Alabama
- LRT, CRT, or RRT credentials
- Ability to read, write, and speak English language
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to work with personnel, visitors, patients, and public
- Ability to perform daily maintenance and quality control
- Ability to prepare shift duty sheets and chart patient records