Respiratory Therapist

BHS • Lexington, KY

2d

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist II (RRT) performs daily respiratory care procedures, including aerosol medication administration, oxygen therapy, percussion and postural drainage, noninvasive and mechanical ventilation, CPR, bedside pulmonary function screening, and arterial blood gas testing. The role responds to emergency situations and provides intubation when applicable.

The Respiratory Care department provides personalized care and advanced treatments for respiratory illnesses, including COPD and asthma. Its services include pulmonary function testing, ventilator management, patient education, 24/7 emergency respiratory care, and participation in the Neonatal Response Team.

This is a full-time, 36-hour-per-week, first-shift position. Benefits listed in the posting apply to full-time positions of 32–40 weekly hours.

Requirements

• Registered Respiratory Therapist through the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Associate's degree.
• Licensed by the Kentucky Board of Respiratory Care as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in Kentucky, in accordance with KRS Chapter 314A.
• Maintain active BLS certification; obtain it within 30 days of hire if not already active.
• Obtain PALS and NRP within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Manage and assess patients receiving mechanical and noninvasive ventilation.
• Educate patients and families about care related to ventilator use.
• Follow applicable respiratory care protocols.
• Manage ventilators for neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients according to age-specific protocols.
• Assess the appropriateness of respiratory therapy and make recommendations.
• Perform, assess, and instruct the effective administration of oxygen, aerosol medications, humidification, suctioning, and chest physiotherapy.
• Take and record verbal orders for respiratory care procedures.
• Obtain, process, and report arterial blood gas results without direct supervision.
• Adhere to departmental policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as a knowledgeable resource for nursing staff, physicians, students, and new respiratory staff.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives by evaluating performance and recommending enhancements.
• Respond promptly to respiratory care requests and emergency pages.
• Support staff development through education and training programs.
• Maintain compliance with safety standards and identify job-specific hazards and patient safety responsibilities.
• Provide customer service by addressing needs promptly, managing difficult situations professionally, and seeking feedback.
• Fulfill responsibilities reliably and meet commitments.

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 needing emergency financial support.
• Retirement plan with company match.

What This Job Offers

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