Registered Respiratory Therapist

1000 Owensboro Health, Inc.; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Owensboro Health Regional Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide assessment, treatment, care, education, and evaluation for patients with respiratory insufficiencies. The role involves delivering therapy per care plans, monitoring patient conditions, and communicating findings to the team.

Requirements include an Associate’s degree or higher in Respiratory Therapy (or related field) and state licensure as applicable.

Qualifications

• Association/degree in respiratory therapy required at hire or related field.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and act appropriately.
• Strong clinical assessment and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy per plan of care.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition.
• Evaluates respiratory practice, medications, and treatments for outcomes.
• Responds to emergency resuscitation team calls.
• Educates patients and families about illness, medications and community resources.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Work under supervision

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

Related field degree acceptable

Job description

Entity: Owensboro Health Regional Hospital | Department: Respiratory Therapy | Work Hours: 0 | Weekend Requirements: As Needed | 0.0 FTE

Job Summary: Provides assessment, treatment, care, education, and evaluation for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.

Job Responsibilities

• Delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy per plan of care.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
• Evaluates respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcomes.
• Responds to emergency resuscitation team calls.
• Educates the patient and family about the patient’s illness, medications, and provides information about community support groups and other resources.

Skills and Attributes

• Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Works under minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Position Requirements

• Work Experience: No experience required.
• Education: Associate’s degree or higher in Respiratory Therapy required upon hire OR Associate’s degree or higher in related field required upon hire.
• Additional Education Information: A combination of education, training and experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist with the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required upon hire.
• RCP - Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the state of Kentucky required upon hire.
• BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 90 days of employment in this position.
• RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist with the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required within 12 months of employment in this position.

Organizational Responsibilities

Supports Owensboro Health’s Mission, Vision, Core Commitments, and business interests. Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures. Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of compliance, safety and a high reliability organization.

Additional Job Information

This job description describes the general nature and level of work required by the position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions of the job. Specific duties and responsibilities consistent with the general nature and level of work described may vary by department and additional related duties may be assigned as needed. Some duties listed may not apply to all employees with this job description. The job description is subject to change with or without notice, and Management reserves the right to add, modify or remove any qualification or duty. Nothing in this job description changes the existing at-will employment relationship between the Organization and the employee occupying the position.

Standard ADA Settings

(Clinical-Hospital) Standing: 75% Walking: 75% Sitting: 50 Lifting 0-25 lbs: 75% Lifting 25-75 lbs: 25% Lifting over 75 lbs: 25% Carrying 0-25 lbs: 75% Carrying 2575 lbs: 25% Carrying over 75 lbs: 25% Pushing/Plling 0-25 lbs: 75% Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs: 75% Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs: 75% Climbing: 50% Bending/Stooping: 75% Kneeling: 50% Crouching/Crawling: 50% Reaching: 75% Talking: 75% Hearing: 75% Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: 25% Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: 75% Keyboard Data Entry: 75% Running: 50% Vision: Depth Perception: 75% Vision: Distinguish Color: 75% Vision: Seeing Far: 75% Vision: Seeing Near: 75% Hazardous Drug Risk Exposure: Risk Level: Low-Risk Owensboro Health Core Commitments

Owensboro Health Core Commitments

• INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.
• RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.
• TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.
• INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.
• SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.
• EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.

Owensboro Health is a nonprofit health system with a mission to heal the sick and to improve the health of the communities we serve in Kentucky and Indiana. The system includes Owensboro Health Regional Hospital, nationally recognized for design, architecture and engineering; Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital; Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center; the Owensboro Health Medical Group comprised of over 200 providers at more than 30 locations; three outpatient Healthplex facilities, a certified medical fitness facility, the Healthpark; a surgical weight loss center and program, and the Mitchell Memorial Cancer Center.