Respiratory Therapist

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

Job summary

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) is seeking a Respiratory Therapist in Hazard, Kentucky. The role is focused on administering respiratory therapy services, assessing patients, and ensuring safe procedures. Responsibilities include monitoring equipment, preparing patients for treatments, and supervising Respiratory Technicians. Candidates must have an Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy and AARC certification, with supervisory experience preferred. Join a dedicated team to provide critical respiratory care.

Qualifications

• Must have an Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy.
• Certification by the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) is required.
• Supervisory experience in Respiratory Therapy is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administrate services in the Respiratory Therapy Department.
• Monitor and evaluate patients during treatments.
• Oversight of Respiratory Technicians and procedures.

Skills

Respiratory care

Patient assessment

Supervision

Technical problem solving

Education

Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Certification by AARC

Job description

Overview

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for the administration of services offered by the Respiratory Therapy Department.

Responsibilities

• Reads physician's orders to determine requirements for treatment.
• Upon the request of a physician provides assessment of the patient and recommends appropriate respiratory care.
• Takes and records pulse rate, respiratory rate, and breath sounds when patient is being treated.
• Prepares patient for procedures and/or treatment by explaining treatment and/or procedures.
• Delivers prescribed procedure and/or treatment to the patient.
• Observes patient during treatments or procedures and monitors equipment to assure that proper function to maximize patient safety.
• Notifies nursing department or physician of adverse reactions to treatment and documents reaction in patient's chart.
• Prepares and maintains patient chart per departmental policy.
• Inspects and tests all equipment prior to use.
• Teaches in an in-service capacity.
• Participates in Quality Assessment and Improvement for the Respiratory Therapy Department.
• Orders medications, supplies and equipment.
• Responds to all Code Blues to assist medical personnel by administering urgent respiratory therapy.
• Assigns cases to Respiratory Technicians and assures that procedures are performed in an efficient manner and per policy. Evaluates procedures and methods of Technicians.
• Orients new Respiratory Technicians.
• Interviews applicants and recommends hiring, promotion, disciplining, and termination of Respiratory Therapy Technicians.
• Solves technical problems and answer questions for Respiratory Therapy Technicians.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy.
• Certified by American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC).
• Supervisory Experience in Respiratory Therapy Preferred.