Respiratory Therapist

Med Center Health; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Med Center Health in Bowling Green, KY is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide direct and indirect patient care following established protocols and state/federal laws. Responsibilities include administering therapies, monitoring ventilators, and assisting in emergency situations.

The role emphasizes compliance with JCAHO/CLIA requirements, equipment safety, and ongoing professional collaboration within the department.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Respiratory Care program.
• Active Certification by the Kentucky Board of Respiratory Care.
• NBRC Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• No prior work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Administers respiratory therapy treatments and explains purpose and side effects.
• Analyzes and solves critical situations in care.
• Sets up and monitors mechanical ventilators; airway management.
• Cleans, sterilizes and changes equipment per policy.
• Troubleshoots respiratory equipment and performs routine procedures.
• Delivers inhalation medications via respiratory modalities.
• Performs arterial blood gas testing as required.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Education

Graduate of a Respiratory Care program

Job description

Performs respiratory therapy services as prescribed by the ordering physician. Provides direct and indirect patient care service by assisting, supporting and following established protocols, processes and procedures within the department as defined and/or mandated by State and Federal law.

Minimum Qualifications

Work Experience

None required.

Education

Graduate of a Respiratory Care program required.

Certifications/Licensure

Certified by the Kentucky Board of Respiratory Care – Mandatory Certification (Active) required.

Certified by the National Board of Respiratory Care as a Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist required.

Job Specific Performance Standards

The duties listed below are a summary of the major essential functions of this position. The position may require other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned, and specific functions may change from time to time.

• Administers respiratory therapy treatments, understands the purpose of each and the possible side effects associated with each.
• Analyzes and problem solves critical situations.
• Responsible for setting up and monitoring mechanical ventilators and the associated critical care duties required for such treatment such as airway management and tracheal suctioning.
• Processes, cleans, changes and sterilizes equipment as defined by departmental policies.
• Troubleshoots and performs routine procedures using respiratory equipment.
• Utilizes different respiratory modalities to dispense inhalation medications in the treatment of disease and/or illness.
• Performs arterial blood gas testing and analysis as required by JCAHO / CLIA requirements.
• Records patient care procedures as defined by organizational and hospital policies.
• Consults and assists in emergency situations.
• Maintains the condition of assigned areas in a clean and orderly fashion.
• Performs invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation.
• Attends in-services on new equipment to learn any new procedures. Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.