Certified Respiratory Therapist — Sleep Lab & Ventilation

KDMC Ashland Hospital Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UK King’s Daughters in Ashland, KY is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to administer therapy and perform sleep testing. You will calibrate equipment, monitor patient responses, and collaborate with physicians to optimize outcomes.

The role involves diverse procedures from oxygen therapy to invasive and non-invasive ventilation, with responsibilities for documentation in the EMR and ensuring patient safety. Evening shifts and varied duties may apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with an accredited respiratory program.
• 0–2 years in healthcare or clinical setting; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• CRT and BLS required; ACLS/PALS based on area assigned.

Responsibilities

• Carries out routine and advanced respiratory therapies as ordered by the physician, including oxygen administration, aerosol therapy, incentive spirometry, ultrasonic therapy, sputum induction, mixed gases, invasive and non-invasive ventilation, and airway management.
• Collects, analyzes, and integrates patient information to assess condition, determine treatment requirements, and establish testing parameters in collaboration with the physician or clinical director.
• Prepares, calibrates, and maintains equipment for therapy and diagnostic procedures, ensuring proper functioning and accurate data collection.
• Applies electrodes and sensors, performs physiologic calibrations, and conducts sleep studies and other diagnostic tests following established protocols if assigned to Sleep Lab.
• Monitors and documents patient physiological responses to therapy and diagnostic procedures, including vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry, and notifies the physician of any adverse reactions.

Education

Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Job description

UK King’s Daughters in Ashland, KY is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to administer therapy and perform sleep testing. You will calibrate equipment, monitor patient responses, and collaborate with physicians to optimize outcomes.

The role involves diverse procedures from oxygen therapy to invasive and non-invasive ventilation, with responsibilities for documentation in the EMR and ensuring patient safety. Evening shifts and varied duties may apply.