RRT (RCP II) 12 Hr - RRAL
- 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).
Medicare rating of Riverview Regional Medical Center
Medicare gives Riverview Regional Medical Center 3 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Alabama's hospitals average 2.7). 77% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Medicare did not cut its pay for patient harm in fiscal 2026. Its central line bloodstream infections ran 65% below predicted by Medicare's measure. Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Alabama hospitals by rating.
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
Overview
Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Riverview Regional Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.
Located in Gadsden, Alabama, Riverview Regional Medical Center is a 281-bed acute-care hospital serving more than 350,000 residents in Etowah and the contiguous counties. A full range of services and programs are offered, including the only accredited Cath Lab in Northeast Alabama, Sleep Lab, Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center, and Women’s Diagnostic Imaging Center. Riverview Regional Medical Center is accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC) and is rated among the top 5% of hospitals in the nation for patient safety. Riverview is also the areas highest rated hospital, receiving Four-Stars from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS). Originally named Holy Name of Jesus Hospital, Riverview Regional Medical Center was founded in 1917 by the Sisters of the Missionary Servants of the Most Blessed Trinity. Riverview was purchased by Prime Healthcare in 2016. Together they continue a mission of providing quality healthcare in the community it so proudly serves. To learn more about Riverview Regional Medical Center and the services it provides, visit www.riverviewregional.com
Responsibilities
Under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director or manager, the Respiratory Care Practitioner II (RCP II) is responsible for performing respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the ordering provider. Emphasis will be toward the assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation of care, with consideration of age and population specific needs and requirements of the patient. May on occasion be assigned/identified as Lead RCP, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift.
Qualifications
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
- Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required.
- Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or obtained within three (3) months of hire.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certified from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire and maintain current.
- Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the AHA or ARC certification upon hire and maintain current.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the AHA certification upon hire and maintain current or obtained within 60 days of hire.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate is upon hire and maintain current or obtained within 60 days of hire.
- Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred.
- Two (2) years of acute care experience is preferred.
Employment Status
Full Time
Shift
Nights
Equal Employment Opportunity
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
From Prime Healthcare's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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