Certified Respiratory Therapist

3 hours ago


Lexington, Kentucky, United States Catholic Health Initiatives 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, including the use of oxygen therapy equipment.
  • Administer aerosolized medication and specialty gas therapy, ensuring accurate dosing and delivery.
  • Develop and implement COPD care programs, working closely with patients and healthcare teams to optimize outcomes.
  • Perform airway management, including intubation and extubation, as needed.
  • Administer incentive spirometry, promoting patient participation and engagement in their care.
  • Clean and reprocess respiratory therapy equipment, maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.
  • Administer bronchial hygiene and chest physiotherapy, as prescribed by physicians.
  • Participate in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and manual ventilation during resuscitation attempts, providing critical care support.
  • Collect, analyze, and report arterial blood samples, ensuring accurate and timely results.
  • Operate mechanical ventilators, managing settings and weaning patients according to protocols and physician orders.
  • Perform electrocardiography studies and bedside pulmonary function testing, providing valuable diagnostic information.
  • Conduct overnight pulse oximetry, monitoring patients' oxygen saturation levels.
  • Assist in research projects, as directed by departmental and facility leadership.
  • Provide patient, family, hospital staff, and physician education, promoting health literacy and patient engagement.
  • Attend staff and hospital meetings, participating in committees as directed.
Qualifications
  • At a minimum, an Associate's Degree in Cardiopulmonary Services or Respiratory Care from an accredited respiratory therapy educational program.
  • A Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) designation from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), maintained current.
  • An active license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner from the Kentucky Board of Respiratory Care.
  • A current certificate from the American Heart Association (AHA) in Basic Life Support or Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.
  • A current certificate from the AHA in Advanced Cardiac Life Support, desired.
  • A current certificate from the AHA/American Academy of Pediatrics as a Neonatal Resuscitation Program Provider, if working in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
Preferred Qualifications
  • No prior experience in respiratory care is required; at least one year of experience in respiratory critical care is preferred.
Pay Range

$36.52/hour

Catholic Health Initiatives is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.



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