Respiratory Care Technician: Vital Ventilation & PFT Roles

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH); Whitesburg (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) in Whitesburg, KY seeks a Respiratory Care professional to provide services covered under a limited license to practice respiratory care. The role supports a range of patient care activities including oxygen therapy, PFTs, ABG analysis, and CPAP/BiPAP setup.

Requirements include formal respiratory therapy coursework completion, NBRC certification, and a Kentucky Board of Respiratory Care license.

Qualifications

• Must exhibit strong problem solving and decision making.
• Proficient in digital literacy and basic computer use.

Responsibilities

• Performs oxygen therapy and inhalation treatments.
• Performs arterial punctures and blood gas analysis as directed.
• Maintains and calibrates ABG and co-oximeter analyzers and records results.
• Sets up and monitors oxygen delivery systems and patient interfaces.
• Assists with CPAP and BiPAP setup and patient education.
• Maintains accurate patient records and documents clinical notes.
• Responds to Code Team and CPR situations.
• Participates in safety training and adheres to infection control policies.

Skills

Problem solving

Digital literacy

Education

Associates degree in Respiratory Care

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) in Whitesburg, KY seeks a Respiratory Care professional to provide services covered under a limited license to practice respiratory care. The role supports a range of patient care activities including oxygen therapy, PFTs, ABG analysis, and CPAP/BiPAP setup.

Requirements include formal respiratory therapy coursework completion, NBRC certification, and a Kentucky Board of Respiratory Care license.