Respiratory Therapist

About This Role

This full-time, first-shift role on the Respiratory Care department helps patients breathe better and live healthier. The team provides personalized care and advanced treatments for various respiratory illnesses, including COPD and asthma, and offers comprehensive pulmonary function testing, advanced ventilator management, and 24/7 emergency respiratory care.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily Respiratory Care procedures, including medication administration via aerosol therapy, oxygen therapy, percussion and postural drainage, noninvasive ventilation, mechanical ventilation, CPR, bedside pulmonary function screening, and arterial blood gases
• Perform in all emergency situations and provide intubation, if applicable
• Manage and assess patients on mechanical and non-invasive ventilation
• Educate patient and family on issues pertinent to their care on the ventilator
• Follow through on pertinent protocols
• Manage ventilators for neonatal/pediatrics and adults according to protocol pertinent for each age group
• Assess the appropriateness of therapy and make recommendations
• Perform, assess, and instruct the effective administration of oxygen, aerosol medications, humidification, suctioning, and chest physiotherapy
• Take and record verbal orders for respiratory care procedures
• Obtain, process, and report arterial blood gas results without direct supervision
• Adhere to all departmental policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Serve as a knowledgeable resource for nursing staff, physicians, students, and new respiratory staff
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives by evaluating performance and recommending enhancements
• Respond promptly to all respiratory care requests and emergency pages
• Support staff development through education and training programs
• Maintain compliance with safety standards and identify job-specific hazards and patient safety responsibilities
• Provide exceptional customer service by addressing needs promptly, managing difficult situations professionally, and seeking feedback to enhance service delivery
• Demonstrate reliability in fulfilling responsibilities and meeting commitments

Requirements

• Registered Respiratory Therapist through the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Associate's degree
• Licensed by the Kentucky Board of Respiratory Care as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the state of Kentucky and in accordance with the provisions of KRS chapter 314A
• Maintain an active BLS (within 30 days of hire if not already active)
• Obtain PALs and NRP within 6 months

Benefits