Certified Respiratory Therapist jobs in Tuscaloosa, AL

Certified Respiratory Therapist 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 Certified Respiratory Therapist also measures the lung capacity of a patient to determine if there is an impairment. Requires an associate degree and a credential of Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT). Additionally, Certified Respiratory Therapist may be expected to maintain a CPR certification. Typically reports to a manager. Certified Respiratory Therapist'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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Certified Respiratory Therapist
  • DCH Health System
  • Tuscaloosa, AL PART_TIME
  • Overview

    The Certified Respiratory Therapist provides services to adult through neonatal patients.  They provide general respiratory therapy, critical care, and limited diagnostics.  Therapists are expected to work and respond to all areas of the hospital.

    Responsibilities

  • Performs and accurately records technical procedures safely, effectively, efficiently, and within scope of policy.
  • Gives rationale for actions, decisions, and clinical care, based on scientific principles, clinical practice guidelines, or successful experience.
  • Patient care procedures include:
    • Oxygen/Aerosol Therapy
    • Bronchial Hygiene
    • Postural Drainage and Percussion
    • Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing, VPEP, PEP, PAP
    • Intrapulmonary Percussive Ventilation
    • Cough Assist
    • Aerosolized Medications
    • Hand Held Nebulizer
    • Metered Dose Inhaler
    • Dry Powder Inhaler
    • Adult/Pediatric/Neonatal Critical Care
    • CPAP/BiPAP
    • Mechanical ventilation including transport
    • Blood collection and analysis
    • Emergency tracheostomy tube replacement
    • Bedside Pulmonary Function Testing
  • Demonstrate leadership skills
  • Requires decision making that will affect others
  • Responsible to achieve outcomes
  • Must be able to communicate clearly and accurately
  • Ability to delegate to team members and students
  • Must be able to receive delegation
  • Address conflict and stressful situation
  • Communicate with different personalities and engage in face to face discussion
  • Dealing with unpleasant or verbally/physically aggressive personalities
  • Must be able to use electronic mail, telephone and texting
  • Must be able to work in groups
  • Must be able to perform structured and unstructured work
  • Participates on call rotation as needed for patient care
  • Must be meet time pressure and time lines
  • Includes possible exposure to human body fluids, disease, infection, lab chemicals and hazardous materials and/or cleaning solutions
  • Requires wearing of common protective and safety equipment such as gloves, safety glasses, mask, gowns, etc.
  • Advocate for and participant in patient safety
  • Perform Low/High Level Disinfection as per manufacturer’s recommendation (IFU)
  • Performs and accurately records technical procedures safely, effectively, efficiently, and within scope of policy
  • Accountability related to meeting/exceeding department goals, DCH Values, DCH Mission and Vision
  • DCH Standards:

    • Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.
    • Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook
    • Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.
    • Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.
    • Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
    • All other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications

  • Current Alabama licensure. 
  • Holds active credential of Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) within one year of graduation
  • Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy, Bachelor’s degree preferred or holds a certificate in Respiratory Therapy 4. Membership in appropriate professional organization (i.e. American Association for Respiratory Care, Alabama Society for Respiratory Care) is strongly encouraged
  • BCLS provider
  • PALS preferred for staff working in the Emergency Department.
  • Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English
  • ACLS within one year of employment and NRP if NICU trained
  • Responsible for obtaining needed continuing education for licensure
  • Working Conditions:

     

    WORK CONTEXT

    • Environmental Conditions: Includes exposure to human fluids, disease, infection, lab chemicals and hazard materials and/or cleaning solutions. Requires wearing common protective or safety equipment.
    • Psychological Conditions: Includes demonstrating leadership skills. Delegating to team members, addressing conflict, communicating with all types of personalities, and being responsible for outcomes/results.

    PHYSICAL FACTORS

    • Ability to tolerate prolonged periods of standing and walking.
    • Ability to lift and carry up to a maximum of 50 pounds with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
    • Able to reach reasonable distances in any direction.
    • Ability to run in emergency situations.
    • Must be able to move fingers in a coordinated manner.
    • Must have ability to feel and perceive temperatures, texture, shape and size with fingertips.
    • Physical presence onsite is essential.
    • Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to within normal range.
    • Able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

     

     

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Certified Respiratory Therapist/Registered Respiratory Therapist- Fayette, AL
  • DCH Health System
  • Fayette, AL OTHER
  • Overview The Respiratory Therapist provides services to adult and pediatric patients. They provide general respiratory therapy, adult and pediatric critical care, and limited diagnostics. Responsibili...
  • 1 Month Ago

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$12,000 sign on bonus for full time Certified Respiratory Therapist (night shift)
  • DCH Health System
  • Fayette, AL FULL_TIME
  • Overview The Respiratory Therapist provides services to adult and pediatric patients. They provide general respiratory therapy, adult and pediatric critical care, and limited diagnostics. Responsibili...
  • 27 Days Ago

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Respiratory Therapist
  • Destination Travelcare
  • Tuscaloosa, AL OTHER
  • Shift Details Shift 8H Afternoons Job Order Details Start Date 2024-03-18 End Date 2024-06-17 Duration 13 Week(s) Client Details City Cleveland State OH
  • 1 Month Ago

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Registered, RRT or Certified, CRT Respiratory Therapist - $12,000 Sign-On Bonus for Full Time Night Shift 7p-7a
  • DCH Health System
  • Tuscaloosa, AL FULL_TIME
  • Overview The Certified Respiratory Therapist provides services to adult through neonatal patients. They provide general respiratory therapy, critical care, and limited diagnostics. Therapists are expe...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Student Respiratory Therapist
  • DCH Health System
  • Tuscaloosa, AL OTHER
  • Overview Plan, provide, and evaluate the effectiveness of basic Respiratory Care services to neonatal, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients with oversight of licensed therapist...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Director of Operations (RN)
  • Agape Care Group
  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • Overview: Join Our Team as a Director of Operations (RN) Are you a leader committed to creating meaningful patient exper...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Team Member-Franchise - 3055-Tuscaloosa, AL (Tuscaloosa, AL)
  • Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc.
  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • The Team Member delivers over the top guest experience while working in a variety of roles within the restaurant. Whethe...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Carpenter Worker (FT)
  • IKEA
  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • Responsibilities Youll help enhance the in-store customer experience by creating a strong visual impression in line with...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Customer Service Sales Representative
  • InsuraTec Services Group
  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • Customer Service Sales Representative Location: Remote, Virtual, Work From Home Experience Level: Entry-Level (No Experi...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Shipping Associate
  • Walmart
  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • **Job Summary:** As a Shipping Associate at Walmart, you will be responsible for efficiently and accurately preparing me...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Part Time Sales Associate
  • Ascena Retail Group
  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • About us LOFT creates modern, feminine, versatile clothing for women with one common style goal: to look and feel confid...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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SALES FLOOR ASSOCIATE
  • Dollar Tree
  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • Job Description Dollar Tree is seeking motivated individuals to support our Stores as we provide essential products at g...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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  • Survey Junkie
  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • Make money from home! Earn extra cash by taking paid online surveys.
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

Tuscaloosa (/tʌskəˈluːsə/ TUS-kə-LOO-sə) is a city in and the seat of Tuscaloosa County in west central Alabama (in the southeastern United States). Located on the Black Warrior River at the Atlantic Seaboard fall line of the Piedmont, it is the fifth-largest city in Alabama, with an estimated population of 100,287 in 2017. The city was originally known as Tuskaloosa until the early 20th century. Incorporated as a town on December 13, 1819, it was named after Tuskaloosa, the chief of a band of Muskogean-speaking people. They battled and were defeated by forces of Spanish explorer Hernando de S...
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Income Estimation for Certified Respiratory Therapist jobs
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