Respiratory Therapist (RRT), Acute

Lifepoint Health • Winchester, KY

62d • Onsite

About The Position

Centerpoint Health – Winchester, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to join their team. This role is vital in providing exceptional care to patients with breathing-related conditions. The position emphasizes a commitment to employee well-being and making communities healthier. Centerpoint Health – Winchester is a 79-bed acute care hospital recognized for its exceptional care and affiliations with leading health institutes.

Requirements

• Current registered respiratory license in KY.
• Bachelors degree in respiratory therapy required.
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license in state of practice.
• BCLS required.

Nice To Haves

• ACLS, PALS, and NRP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Examines and treats patients with breathing-related conditions, performs diagnostic testing, and collaborates with physicians to develop and implement treatment plans.
• Provides patient education on therapies and medication use; performs physiotherapy and related treatments.
• Measures lung capacity and analyzes blood samples using a blood gas analyzer; may perform bedside PFTs, EKGs, and tobacco-cessation education as ordered.
• Delivers ordered respiratory therapies; monitors, records, and communicates patient condition and response to treatment.
• Responds to codes and emergent calls; assesses patient condition and provides appropriate interventions.
• Evaluates and contributes to respiratory care policies and procedures based on outcomes, research, and best practices.
• Educates patients and families on illness, treatments, device use, and community resources.
• Monitors, receives, stocks, and distributes respiratory supplies and medical gas cylinders; maintains storage areas and equipment readiness.
• Disassembles, cleans, sterilizes, performs preventive maintenance, and calibrates respiratory equipment.
• Performs all responsibilities as needed to fulfill required service levels.
• Participates in performance improvement and required education.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Free Parking on site

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level