Respiratory Therapist

LionStone Healthcare•South Portsmouth, KY

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist assesses, treats, and cares for patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders in a healthcare, long-term care, or acute care setting. The role provides therapeutic respiratory care, administers oxygen therapy, manages ventilators, and performs diagnostic tests to evaluate lung function. The therapist works with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to create individualized treatment plans and provide care for patients with respiratory conditions. The position is full-time at Rosemount Care Center in Portsmouth, Ohio, on the first shift. Travel is negligible. Applicants should have an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program, an active Respiratory Therapist license, and CRT or RRT certification. Previous healthcare or acute care experience is preferred; new graduates are welcome to apply.

Requirements

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program.
Current and active Respiratory Therapist license.
Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification.
Strong clinical and technical skills in respiratory care and managing ventilation equipment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate with healthcare teams.
Ability to assess patient conditions and respond quickly and effectively to emergencies.
Proficiency using electronic health record systems for documentation.
Knowledge of respiratory therapy best practices, treatments, and diagnostic procedures.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a healthcare or acute care setting is preferred; new graduates are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ respiratory conditions using medical histories, physical exams, and diagnostic results such as arterial blood gases, pulmonary function tests, and chest X-rays.
Collaborate with physicians and the healthcare team to develop treatment plans for chronic respiratory diseases, acute conditions, and post-operative recovery.
Administer oxygen therapy, aerosol medications, bronchodilators, and chest physiotherapy.
Manage ventilators and non-invasive ventilation devices, ensuring settings meet patients’ respiratory needs.
Provide airway management, including suctioning, intubation assistance, and tracheostomy care when necessary.
Monitor patients’ responses to treatment and adjust therapy based on clinical findings and progress.
Document patient assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes in the electronic health record system.
Assess respiratory equipment function and ensure its proper maintenance and calibration.
Educate patients and families about managing respiratory conditions and using inhalers, nebulizers, and oxygen equipment, as well as deep-breathing techniques.
Respond to respiratory emergencies, including CPR, airway obstruction, and acute respiratory failure, and coordinate rapid intervention with the medical team.
Assist in stabilizing and managing patients during medical emergencies, including trauma or cardiac events, by providing respiratory support and ventilation.
Perform pulmonary function tests and arterial blood gas analysis; interpret results and report findings to physicians.
Communicate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals about patient care plans and respiratory treatments.
Participate in interdisciplinary care team meetings and contribute to discussions about patient progress, treatment goals, and care coordination.