PRN / Shift Varies

The Respiratory Technician performs basic and intermediate respiratory care procedures based on patient need and physician orders in accordance with standards, policies and procedures, under direct supervision of a credentialed respiratory therapist. The technician may assist the respiratory therapist with performance of expert respiratory care procedures. He/she participates in quality assurance and performance improvement activities. He/she participates in Joint Commission readiness activities and standards for the department.

Education REQUIRED: High school Diploma or Equivalent. Enrolled in a respiratory therapy program accredited by CoARC under CAAHEP or successor organization.

Experience REQUIRED: Enrolled in a respiratory therapy program accredited by CoARC under CAAHEP or successor organization.

Licenses/Certificates REQUIRED: Student exemption form Licensure by the Alabama State Board of Respiratory Therapy (ASBRT) while employed (per ASBRT Rule 798-X-5-.14). Student status is limited to four years. Maintains current training in Basic Life Support (BLS).

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.