Certified Respiratory Therapist

7 hours ago


Lexington, Kentucky, United States Unavailable Full time
Job Summary

The Respiratory Therapist II is a key member of the respiratory care team, responsible for providing high-quality patient care and contributing to the overall success of the department.

Responsibilities
  • Administer non-medicated aerosol and humidity therapy as prescribed by physicians.
  • Plan and implement oxygen therapy protocols to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
  • Provide aerosolized medication and specialty gas therapy to patients with respiratory conditions.
  • Develop and implement COPD care programs to improve patient outcomes.
  • Perform airway management and bronchial hygiene procedures as needed.
  • Administer incentive spirometry to patients to improve lung function.
  • Clean and reprocess respiratory therapy equipment to maintain a safe and efficient work environment.
  • Participate in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and manual ventilation during resuscitation attempts.
  • Collect, analyze, and report arterial blood samples to inform patient care decisions.
  • Operate mechanical ventilators and manage ventilator settings to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
  • Perform electrocardiography studies and bedside pulmonary function testing as needed.
  • Provide patient, family, and hospital staff education on respiratory care and disease management.
  • Attend staff and hospital meetings to stay informed about departmental and organizational initiatives.
Requirements
  • Associate's degree in Cardiopulmonary Services or Respiratory Care from an accredited program.
  • Current certification as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
  • Active license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner from the Kentucky Board of Respiratory Care.
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
  • Preferred: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
Preferred Qualifications
  • At least one year of experience in respiratory critical care.


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