Respiratory Therapist II, Registered

UK King's Daughters; Lexington (KY); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

UK King’s Daughters in Lexington, Kentucky, is seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to deliver comprehensive care in airway management, mechanical ventilation, blood gas analysis, and patient education. You will document therapies and results and collaborate with the healthcare team to support care plans across inpatient and outpatient settings.

The role emphasizes maintaining licensure, meeting safety standards, and mentoring learners while ensuring high-quality care and adherence to

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent and completion of an accredited respiratory therapy program.
• 2–5 years of healthcare experience in a clinical setting.
• RRT certification and BLS; ACLS/PALS/CPI based on assigned area.

Aufgaben

• Provide patient care through airway management, therapies, oxygen administration, ventilator management, and arterial analysis.
• Assess and respond to pulmonary-related patient care needs.
• Document patient care activities, therapies, and results according to policy and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate with healthcare team to ensure quality patient care and effective handoffs.
• Report patient care issues to management as needed.
• Maintain active licensure, complete competency requirements, and meet employee health and safety standards.
• Meet standards for point of care testing and adhere to departmental policies.
• Precept and support orientees, less experienced staff, and learners across disciplines.
• Educate and train interdisciplinary team members on respiratory care responsibilities and equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Airway management

Ventilator management

Oxygen administration

Arterial blood gas analysis

Patient education

Documentation

Team communication

Licensure maintenance

Ausbildung

Respiratory therapy program

Jobbeschreibung

At UK King's Daughters, we're not just a healthcare facility - we're a family of dedicated professionals who share a passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients. We're more than just a place to work; we're a place to grow, thrive, and contribute to our community.

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.

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

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Job Details

Department: Respiratory Therapy Shift: Day (United States of America) Time Type: Full time Address: 301 E Main St City, State: Lexington, Kentucky

Our growth is creating opportunities! Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it!

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