Respiratory Therapist IP (Cert)

King's Daughters Medical Center • Ashland, KY

68d

About The Position

Administers respiratory therapy care to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of cardio-pulmonary system, as prescribed under supervision of Physician.

Requirements

• One year certificate from accredited college or technical school
• Holds and maintains a Kentucky Respiratory Care Practitioner and/or other states as necessary.
• Holds and maintains Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) certification through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Achieves and maintains American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)

Nice To Haves

• Associates Degree or higher in Respiratory Care
• 1 year experience in an acute care setting.
• Achieves and maintains American Heart Association Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).

Responsibilities

• Carries out routine therapy as ordered by the Physician including, but not limited to, oxygen administration, aerosol therapy, incentive spirometry, sputum induction, mixed gases, invasive ventilation, non-invasive ventilation, and airway management.
• Reads prescription, measures arterial blood gases, and reviews patient information to assess patient condition and determine requirements for treatment such as type and duration of therapy, and medication and dosages.
• Provides information and education to patient and family regarding therapy being performed.
• Determines most suitable method of administering inhalants, precautions to be observed, and modifications which may be needed that will be compatible with the physician's orders.
• Monitors patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes and notifies physician of any adverse reactions.
• Documents assessments and respiratory care provided in EPIC.
• Assist in emergency care

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: No Education Listed