Registered Respiratory Therapist II - Float (Full Time)

St Claire; Morehead (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UK St. Claire in Morehead, Kentucky seeks a Cardiopulmonary Services Float to provide respiratory care across Sleep Center, Pulmonary Function Lab, Inpatient Respiratory Care, and Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation.

You will manage airways, ventilators, blood gas analysis, and patient education, while documenting care and coordinating with the care team. Weekend/holiday coverage is required.

Requires RRT, BLS; ACLS/PALS CPI as per area; 2–5 years experience.

Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required.
• 2–5 years of healthcare experience; equivalent mix considered.
• Licensure: BLS; ACLS, PALS, CPI based on area.
• Active state license and good standing required.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive respiratory care including airway management and ventilator support.
• Performs arterial blood gas analysis and oxygen therapies.
• Documents care and results per hospital policy.
• Coordinates with multidisciplinary teams for patient care.
• Educates staff and patients on respiratory care.

Skills

Airway management

Ventilator management

Oxygen therapy

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent and vocational/technical training from an accredited Respiratory therapy program

Tools

Ventilator systems

Job description

At UK St. Claire, our staff is our greatest asset in the mission to create a healthier and more prosperous population. We strive to foster the talent and potential of our employees and prioritize safe working conditions and equal compensation rates to ensure that continual growth is possible. UKSC is a nurturing workplace for all healthcare professionals. We invite you to explore our current job openings and see if our opportunities could be the right fit for you.

Job Description: Job Summary Responsible for delivering comprehensive respiratory care through airway management, mechanical ventilation, blood gas analysis, oxygen and aerosol therapies, and patient education. Ensures accurate documentation of patient care activities and therapy results in compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards. Coordinates with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes and support care plans. Maintains and orders necessary supplies for respiratory services and pulmonary function labs. Facilitates referrals, resource coordination, and patient education across inpatient, outpatient, and outreach clinic settings. The Cardiopulmonary Services Float position provides patient care and operational support across multiple service areas, including the Sleep Center, Pulmonary Function Laboratory, Inpatient Respiratory Care, and Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation. Under the direction of the department manager, the float team member will perform duties within their scope of practice and competency, assisting with staffing and patient care needs as assigned. This position requires flexibility to work in various clinical settings and adapt to changing departmental needs. Weekend, holiday, and other scheduled coverage requirements are required to ensure continuity of patient care and departmental operations.

Essential Functions

• Provides competent patient care through airway management, therapies, oxygen administration, ventilator management, and arterial analysis.
• Assesses and responds to all patient care needs related to the pulmonary system.
• Documents patient care activities, therapies, and results according to policy and regulatory requirements.
• Communicates with healthcare team members to ensure quality patient care and effective handoffs.
• Reports patient care issues to management as needed.
• Maintains active state licensure, completes competency requirements, and fulfills employee health and safety standards.
• Meets standards for point of care testing and adheres to departmental policies.
• Precepts and supports orientees, less experienced staff, and learners across disciplines.
• Educates and trains interdisciplinary team members on respiratory care responsibilities and equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement

High school diploma or equivalent and vocational/technical training from an accredited Respiratory therapyprogram

Experience Requirement

2-5 years of experience in a healthcare, clinical setting, or a relevant area. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. All experience must be paid and in the same related field. Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week. Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

Certifications & Licensures

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), Basic Life Support (BLS) Based on assigned area: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advances Life Support (PALS), Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI)

Working Conditions

• A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)
• D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• G. Repetitive motion: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never
• I. Working in confined spaces: 1. Never
• J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• K. Job-related travel: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• L. Loud noises: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• M. Temperature extremes: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• O. Radiation: 1. Never
• P. Burns: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• Q. Cuts/Punctures: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never
• T. Combative/violent people: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never
• V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A

Physical Demands

This position requires regular standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; intermittent lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds; intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; intermittent repetitive motion; and occasional sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time. Also involves some exposure to risk of injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; and occasional or intermittent exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, burns, cuts/punctures, bloodborne or airborne pathogens, loud noises, temperature extremes, and combative or violent people.

Additional Job Descriptions

N/A

Department

Cardio Pulmonary Rehab

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Time Type

Full time

Address

222 Medical Circle City, State: Morehead, Kentucky

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