Respiratory Therapist - FT Nights
- Nights
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- NRP
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Respiratory therapists employed in Alabama earn a median of $31.81 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
What Alabama requires of a respiratory therapist
Licensed respiratory therapist license, from the Alabama State Board of Respiratory Therapy.
- Age 18 or older, high school diploma or equivalent, and one of: an NBRC RRT or CRT credential; a temporary license plus a passed CRT or RRT exam within one year; a valid license from another state with substantially similar requirements; or board-approved special training plus a board exam (Ala. Admin. Code r. 798-X-5-.01).
- Staying active: License is normally valid two years and expires November 1 of odd-numbered years; at least 24 contact hours of continuing education per two-year period (Ala. Admin. Code r. 798-X-5-.08).
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About the job
B aptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties.
To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org .
Highlights
Summary : The Registered Respiratory Therapist shall perform duties involved with the treatment, management control, diagnostic evaluation, and care of patients with deficiencies and/or abnormalities within the Pulmonary system. The Therapist shall all routine and complex respiratory care procedures to patients of all ages. Communicates with Physician and Respiratory team on patient's progress within the care plan; as well as to make recommendations regarding patient's progress. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role.
Education / Experience : Degree in Respiratory Therapy required, Bachelor's of Science in Respiratory Care preferred. If credentialed after 2002, must maintain active membership status for credentials issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
License / Certification : Active ASBRT LRT required, Active NBRC RRT required, BLS required, Additional certifications (ACLS, PALS, NRP, etc) may be required depending upon area assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Must possess excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Must have the ability to successfully complete work within rigid time constraints.
- Must possess reasoning ability and good independent judgment.
Work Conditions/Physical Requirements:
Position requires walking 33% sitting 33%, and standing 33% of the time during the workday.
There is occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.
There is frequent reaching, use of hands and repetitive action.
Must be able to push and pull equipment and supplies up to 50 lbs.
Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.
There is a continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person.
Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range.
Some exposure to infectious disease while performing job-related tasks.
Must be able to assist and maneuver patients to and from wheelchairs, stretchers and beds. Requires occasional interfacility transport via ground transportation.
Primary Location
Baptist Medical Center South
Job
Respiratory Therapist - FT Nights
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Job Type
Regular-Full time
Shift
Third Shift (United States of America)
From Baptist Health Montgomery's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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