Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

BHS • Corbin, KY

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About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist provides specialized cardiopulmonary care to patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions, working closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. The role assesses, treats, and monitors patients with respiratory diseases, delivers prescribed medicated and non-medicated therapies, and provides invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilatory support for acute respiratory failure. The therapist also performs diagnostic testing and contributes to departmental quality improvement, equipment, and supply activities while following applicable state licensure rules and regulations.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Respiratory Care required.
• Current respiratory therapy certification through the Kentucky Board of Respiratory Care required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association required within 90 days of hire.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required within six months of hire for therapists working with the neonatal population.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Care preferred.
• Healthcare, customer service, or limited permit/student respiratory license experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care and therapeutic treatments in accordance with provider orders and established standards of care.
• Respond to emergency and critical care situations, including Code Blue, Rapid Response, and high-risk deliveries.
• Provide airway management and monitor patients receiving invasive and non-invasive ventilatory support.
• Perform and/or assist with advanced respiratory procedures, including endotracheal tube insertion, arterial line placement, and bronchoscopy.
• Perform respiratory and diagnostic procedures, including pulmonary function testing, blood gas sampling and analysis, oximetry studies, and other testing as trained and competent.
• Complete patient assessments and provide recommendations to providers.
• Educate patients and families about respiratory therapies, medications, and disease processes.
• Document patient care and communicate information necessary for continuity of care.
• Support departmental quality, safety, equipment, and process improvement activities.

Benefits

• Health, vision, dental, and pet insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Identity theft protection
• Tuition reimbursement up to $6,000 annually
• Company-paid maternity and paternity leave
• Five days of paid time off available upon hire
• Bereavement leave, including for pets
• PTO Sell Back Program
• Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)
• Employee Support Fund for employees in need of emergency financial support
• Retirement plan with company match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree