Registered Respiratory Therapist, Outpatient Pulmonary Function Testing, 8a-5p

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) uses working knowledge of respiratory care and age-specific competence for the age groups served by the facility. The therapist works professionally and courteously with patients, physicians, visitors, department members, and other healthcare personnel. As an integrated member of the respiratory care team, the RRT performs services within the scope of licensure and supports departmental productivity, organizational objectives, mission, and values. The position provides a range of respiratory and cardiopulmonary services, including therapies, airway management, ventilator operation and management, patient education, and assistance with cardiopulmonary procedures. The RRT also supports team and facility operations through duties such as precepting, charge therapist service, research assistance, and compliance with privacy, safety, and organizational requirements.

Requirements

Associate degree in Cardiopulmonary Services or Respiratory Care from an accredited respiratory therapy educational program.
Active license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner from the Kentucky Board of Respiratory Care (KBRC).
Registered Respiratory Therapist credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC), maintained as current if applicable; new graduates have six months to obtain the credential.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification.
American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification; new graduates have six months to obtain ACLS.
Interpersonal communication skills to interact effectively with patients, visitors, and healthcare team members.
Critical thinking skills to evaluate patient conditions, recommend appropriate interventions, and seek assistance when necessary.
Time management skills to organize scheduled tasks and ensure high-quality respiratory care.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Basic rationale in communicating therapeutic needs to patients, visitors, and healthcare team members.
Ability to think critically through complex patient situations, process improvements, and evidence-based practice, and to assist others in developing clinical reasoning skills.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and a basic understanding of electronic health record systems.
Commitment to service, organizational values, professionalism, confidentiality, and protection of sensitive data.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Cardiopulmonary Services or Respiratory Care from an accredited respiratory therapy educational program.
One year of experience in respiratory therapy critical care; new graduates are accepted.

Responsibilities

Plan and administer non-medicated aerosol and humidity therapy.
Plan and administer oxygen therapy, including implementing oxygen therapy protocols where appropriate.
Plan and administer aerosolized medication and specialty gas therapy.
Perform airway management.
Plan and administer incentive spirometry.
Clean and reprocess respiratory therapy equipment.
Plan and administer bronchial hygiene and perform chest physiotherapy, including implementing bronchial hygiene protocols where appropriate.
Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation and manual ventilation during resuscitation attempts, and assist with rapid response calls when appropriate.
Provide education to patients, families, staff, and physicians.
Collect arterial blood samples for blood gas analysis.
Operate mechanical ventilators and manage ventilator settings and weaning according to protocols and provider orders.
Assist with cardiopulmonary procedures.
Serve as a preceptor to newly hired employees and/or respiratory therapy students.
Serve in the charge respiratory therapist role.
Assist with research projects as directed by departmental and facility leadership.
Perform electrocardiography studies and place Holter and event monitors as assigned by facility leadership.
Comply with HIPAA privacy and security requirements and maintain confidentiality.
Maintain compliance with company policies, procedures, and standards of conduct.
Adhere to organizational and department-specific safety standards and guidelines.
Work collaboratively and support team members; provide effective customer service to patients, residents, visitors, staff, physicians, and the broader healthcare community.
Perform other duties as assigned.