Respiratory Care Therapist

BHS • Lexington, KY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

BHMG Pulmonary and Critical Care: Job Summary: Responsible to perform daily Respiratory Care procedures as assigned, which include but are not limited to: IPPB, medication administration via aerosol therapy, oxygen therapy, percussion and postural drainage, mechanical ventilation, CPR, pulmonary function screening, and arterial blood gases. Able to perform in all emergency situations and provide intubation if applicable.

Requirements

• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) through the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• 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
• Basic Life Support
• Other advanced training as appropriate

Nice To Haves

• Critical Care experience
• Emergency Room experience

Responsibilities

• Perform daily Respiratory Care procedures as assigned
• Administer IPPB
• Administer medication via aerosol therapy
• Administer oxygen therapy
• Perform percussion and postural drainage
• Manage mechanical ventilation
• Perform CPR
• Conduct pulmonary function screening
• Perform arterial blood gases
• Perform in all emergency situations
• Provide intubation if applicable

Benefits

• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Retirement with Company Match
• Generous Paid Time Off (Including Maternity/Paternity Leave)
• Short/Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed