Respiratory Therapist - Home Care jobs in Alabama

Respiratory Therapist - Home Care works in a home care environment and assists in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with pulmonary disorders. Collects and analyzes sputum, blood, and breath specimens to determine levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other gases. Being a Respiratory Therapist - Home Care treats patients with pressure breathing, mechanical ventilation, positive pressure breathing, humidity/medicated aerosol therapy, medical gas administration, pulmonary drainage procedures, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Also measures the lung capacity of a patient to determine if there is an impairment. Additionally, Respiratory Therapist - Home Care operates oxygen and other therapeutic gas and mist equipment. Requires a credential of Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). Requires an associate's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Respiratory Therapist - Home Care's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Respiratory Therapist Acute Care
  • Children's of Alabama
  • Birmingham, AL OTHER
    • Job Summary
      • A registered respiratory therapist (RRT) may be required to deliver respiratory care services to patients in all areas of the hospital (e.g., intensive care units, medical and surgical floors, emergency departments, post-anesthesia care units, infant nurseries, and the home care environment). The therapist must be able to adapt to the particular area of duty assigned and must be able to perform special duties required by the assignment. Specific therapists are also trained to provide respiratory therapy services outside of the hospital setting during critical care patient transports.
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      • The RRT may be required to supervise and be responsible for the work of other respiratory care practitioners. The therapist may also be assigned orientation and in-service education responsibilities as well as be asked to function in the role of mentor for students of respiratory therapy participating in clinical rotations at Children’s of Alabama.
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      • The RRT works under the technical supervision and clinical guidance of the Respiratory Care Clinical Coordinators. Direct administrative supervision is provided by the area Respiratory Care Manager and the Respiratory Care Department Head.
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      • The RRT carries out assigned duties and responsibilities according to policies, procedures, and guidelines approved by the Medical Directors of the department. Standards of performance for the area to which the individual is assigned must be maintained.
    • Education
      • The practitioner must be a graduate of an American Medical Association approved 2 or 4 year program of respiratory therapy.
    • Experience
      • The practitioner must have a minimum of one year experience in the field of respiratory therapy. A minimum of six months of intensive care unit experience is preferred.
    • Licensures, Certifications, and/or Registries
      • The practitioner must be licensed by the Alabama State Board of Respiratory Care. The individual must be registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care or must be eligible for registry and sit for and pass the registry examination within a specified amount of time.
      • Current BLS certification required.
  • 20 Days Ago

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Physical Therapist Home Health
  • Clay County Hospital Home Care
  • Daviston, AL FULL_TIME
  • We are hiring for a Physical Therapist 5K SIGN ON BONUS for Fulltime Flexible scheduling Offering Fulltime, Part-time and PRN shifts. At Clay County Hospital Home Care, a part of LHC group, we embrace...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Physical Therapist Home Health
  • Clay County Hospital Home Care
  • Ashland, AL FULL_TIME
  • We are hiring for a Physical Therapist 5K SIGN ON BONUS for Fulltime Flexible scheduling Offering Fulltime, Part-time and PRN shifts. At Clay County Hospital Home Care, a part of LHC group, we embrace...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Student Respiratory Therapist Acute Care
  • Children's of Alabama
  • Birmingham, AL OTHER
  • Job Summary The respiratory therapy student employee is responsible for performing specified, limited respiratory therapy procedures under the direct clinical supervision of a licensed respiratory car...
  • Just Posted

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Certified Respiratory Therapist - Highlands Respiratory Care - PRN/Flexi (870)
  • UAB Health System
  • Birmingham, AL OTHER
  • Compensation : Pay: $31.00 / hour Job Highlights : As a respiratory therapist (RT) at UAB Medicine, you'll work alongside some of the brightest minds in medicine as you deliver the latest evidence-bas...
  • 22 Days Ago

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Physical Therapist Assistant- PTA
  • Keller Home Care
  • Tuscumbia, AL FULL_TIME
  • We are hiring for a Physical Therapy Assistant. At Keller HomeCare of Tuscumbia, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that com...
  • 7 Days Ago

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Registered Resp Therapist
  • Community Foundation of Northwest Indiana
  • Munster, IN
  • COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE SYSTEM IS HIRING FOR REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST NEW GRADS WELCOME TO APPLY SIGN ON BONUS AVAI...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Resp Therapist Reg
  • WakeMed
  • Durham, NC
  • About WakeMed: Highlights: Sign-On Bonus or Relocation Incentive available for select positions Serving the community si...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Resp Therapist Reg
  • WakeMed
  • Angier, NC
  • About WakeMed: Highlights: Sign-On Bonus or Relocation Incentive available for select positions Serving the community si...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Resp Therapist Reg
  • WakeMed
  • Clayton, NC
  • About WakeMed: Highlights: Sign-On Bonus or Relocation Incentive available for select positions Serving the community si...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Resp Therapist Reg
  • WakeMed
  • Garner, NC
  • About WakeMed: Highlights: Sign-On Bonus or Relocation Incentive available for select positions Serving the community si...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Resp Therapist Reg
  • WakeMed
  • Wake Forest, NC
  • About WakeMed: Highlights: Sign-On Bonus or Relocation Incentive available for select positions Serving the community si...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Resp Therapist Reg
  • WakeMed
  • Franklinton, NC
  • About WakeMed: Highlights: Sign-On Bonus or Relocation Incentive available for select positions Serving the community si...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Resp Therapist Reg
  • WakeMed
  • Raleigh, NC
  • About WakeMed: Highlights: Sign-On Bonus and/or Relocation Incentive available for select positions Serving the communit...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

Alabama (/ˌæləˈbæmə/) is a state in the southeastern region of the United States. It is bordered by Tennessee to the north, Georgia to the east, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and Mississippi to the west. Alabama is the 30th largest by area and the 24th-most populous of the U.S. states. With a total of 1,500 miles (2,400 km) of inland waterways, Alabama has among the most of any state. Alabama is nicknamed the Yellowhammer State, after the state bird. Alabama is also known as the "Heart of Dixie" and the "Cotton State". The state tree is the longleaf pine, and the state flower is...
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Income Estimation for Respiratory Therapist - Home Care jobs
$48,683 to $55,822

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