Respiratory Therapist, South Hospital, 6p-6a

UofL Health•Shepherdsville, KY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) provides respiratory care to patients of all age groups served by the facility, using working knowledge of respiratory care and age-specific competence. The therapist conducts themselves professionally and courteously with patients, physicians, visitors, department members, and other healthcare personnel. As an integrated member of the respiratory care team, the RRT supports departmental productivity and organizational objectives and performs services within the scope of licensure. The therapist supports and demonstrates the organization’s mission and values. The position is based at South Hospital in Shepherdsville, Kentucky, and works the 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. shift. New graduates are accepted; those hired as new graduates have six months to obtain the RRT credential and ACLS certification.

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.
Registered Respiratory Therapist credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care; credential must be kept 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 Cardiac 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, or seek assistance when needed.
Time-management skills to organize scheduled tasks and ensure high-quality respiratory care.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to reason through therapeutic needs and complex patient situations, process improvements, and evidence-based practice.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and a basic understanding of electronic health record systems.
Commitment to service, organizational values, professionalism, confidentiality, teamwork, safety, and effective customer service.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Plan and administer non-medicated aerosol and humidity therapy.
Plan and administer oxygen therapy, including implementation of 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 implementation of 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 in cardiopulmonary procedures.
Serve as a preceptor to newly hired employees and/or respiratory therapy students.
Serve in the charge respiratory therapist role.
Assist in 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.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Adhere to organizational and department safety standards and guidelines, collaborate with team members, and demonstrate customer service and professionalism.