Certified Respiratory Therapist
About The Position
Saint Joseph Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join its established team and provide specialized cardiopulmonary care to patients with breathing issues. The role includes treatments such as breathing techniques, nebulizer treatments, ventilator management, oxygen therapies, and external ventilation support. The therapist assesses patient needs, develops and carries out care plans, and provides calm, focused intervention in routine and emergent situations. The role requires urgency, composure under pressure, anticipation of outcomes, dedication to patient well-being, and strong problem-solving skills. Saint Joseph Hospital is a 433-bed hospital in Lexington, Kentucky, founded in 1877. It is part of CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit Catholic health system.
Requirements
- Associate of Science in Respiratory Care or completion of an accredited respiratory therapy educational program, upon hire.
- Kentucky Respiratory Care Practitioner credential, upon hire.
- Certified Respiratory Therapist credential, upon hire.
- Basic Life Support (CPR), within 14 days.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, within 90 days.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience in respiratory critical care is preferred.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support, within 90 days.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program, within 90 days.
Responsibilities
- Plan and administer non-medicated aerosol and humidity therapy.
- Plan and administer oxygen therapy, including implementation of oxygen therapy protocols where appropriate.
- Plan and administer aerosolized medication and specialty gas therapy.
- Plan and administer the COPD care program.
- Perform airway management.
- Plan and administer incentive spirometry.
- Clean and reprocess respiratory therapy equipment and stock supplies for immediate use.
- Plan and administer bronchial hygiene and perform chest physiotherapy, including implementation of bronchial hygiene protocols where appropriate.
- Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation and manual ventilation during resuscitation attempts, and assist with rapid response calls when appropriate.
- Collect, analyze, and report arterial blood samples.
- Operate invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilators and manage ventilator settings and weaning according to protocols and provider orders.
- Perform electrocardiography studies.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus of up to $25,000 for eligible hires.
- Educational assistance (student loan payback) of up to $24,000 for eligible hires.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
