Respiratory Therapist - Home Care jobs in Birmingham, AL

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.
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Licensed Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Care (Full Time - $7,500 Bonus)
  • Marshall Medical Centers
  • Guntersville, AL FULL_TIME
  • Job Summary Statement The following statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed de...
  • 5 Days Ago
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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...
  • 1 Month Ago
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Respiratory Therapist
  • American Healthcare Resources
  • Birmingham, AL FULL_TIME
  • GENERAL SUMMARY Work involves performing technical work in the Rehabilitation department including operating respiratory care treatment equipment, and applying inhalation therapy procedures in the car...
  • 2 Days Ago
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Respiratory Therapist
  • Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center
  • Anniston, AL OTHER
  • Therapist/CRT/RRT Provides respiratory therapy care to patients as ordered by physicians, according to established standards and practice. Must have BLS/ACLS by the American Heart Association, HBOC, a...
  • 1 Month Ago
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Respiratory Therapist / Respiratory Therapist Registered
  • Cross Country Healthcare
  • Birmingham, AL FULL_TIME
  • Job Description As a registered respiratory therapist, you will provide care for patients who have lung diseases and breathing disorders. Working in a hospital, outpatient center, home health, nursing...
  • 9 Days Ago
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Respiratory Therapist
  • Med-South
  • Jasper, AL
  • Job Description Job Description Summary of Position: The Clinical Specialist works in the homecare setting providing qua...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Corporate Compliance Auditor
  • Children's of Alabama
  • Birmingham, AL
  • Job Summary The Compliance Auditor plays a crucial role to help Children's of Alabama comply with all relevant laws, reg...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Health Science Teacher Pool 2024-2025 SY
  • Birmingham City Schools
  • Birmingham, AL
  • Certified - Position - Career Technologies Grades 6-12 Job Number 2300284824 Start Date Open Date 03/19/2024 Closing Dat...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Respiratory Student Extern PRN Evenings
  • Shelby Medical Center
  • Alabaster, AL
  • Shelby Baptist Medical Center: Located in Alabaster, this facility is equipped with 252 beds and sees over 51,000 patien...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Respiratory Therapist
  • Med-South
  • Jasper, AL
  • Job Description Job Description Summary of Position: The Clinical Specialist works in the homecare setting providing qua...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Corporate Compliance Auditor
  • Children's of Alabama
  • Birmingham, AL
  • Job Summary The Compliance Auditor plays a crucial role to help Children's of Alabama comply with all relevant laws, reg...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Health Science Teacher Pool 2024-2025 SY
  • Birmingham City Schools
  • Birmingham, AL
  • Certified - Position - Career Technologies Grades 6-12 Job Number 2300284824 Start Date Open Date 03/19/2024 Closing Dat...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Respiratory Student Extern PRN Evenings
  • Shelby Medical Center
  • Alabaster, AL
  • Shelby Baptist Medical Center: Located in Alabaster, this facility is equipped with 252 beds and sees over 51,000 patien...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Birmingham, Alabama

Birmingham (/ˈbɜːrmɪŋhæm/ BUR-ming-ham) is a city located in the north central region of the U.S. state of Alabama. With an estimated 2017 population of 210,710, it is the most populous city in Alabama. Birmingham is the seat of Jefferson County, Alabama's most populous and fifth largest county. As of 2017, the Birmingham-Hoover Metropolitan Statistical Area had a population of 1,149,807, making it the most populous in Alabama and 49th-most populous in the United States. Birmingham serves as an important regional hub and is associated with the Deep South, Piedmont, and Appalachian regions ...
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Income Estimation for Respiratory Therapist - Home Care jobs
$49,494 to $56,751
Birmingham, Alabama area prices
were up 1.3% from a year ago
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