Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

LifePoint Health; Maysville (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated healthcare team at a leading medical center, where your skills as a Respiratory Therapist will make a significant impact. This role involves assessing and treating patients, monitoring their conditions, and ensuring they receive the best care possible. With a strong commitment to community health and professional growth, this position offers a chance to thrive in a supportive environment. Enjoy competitive benefits, including health coverage and tuition assistance, while working in a picturesque town known for its southern hospitality. If you're passionate about patient care and looking for advancement opportunities, this is the perfect place for you.

Benefits

Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)

401K Benefits

Competitive Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Continuing Education Opportunities

Free Parking

Qualifications

• Current Respiratory Therapist Licensure in Kentucky required.
• 3+ years experience in cardiopulmonary services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Measures lung capacity and analyzes blood samples.
• Delivers therapy and monitors patient conditions.
• Educates patients and families about illnesses.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Therapy Delivery

Equipment Maintenance

Education and Support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree in Science

Tools

Blood Gas Analyzer

Job description

Meadowview Regional Medical Center

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Meadowview Regional Medical Center is a 100-bed, acute care, Joint Commission accredited facility named one of the 100 Top Hospitals in the country five times in the past decade. We strive to deliver high quality, cost effective healthcare in the communities we serve.

Where We Are:

Nestled along the south banks of the Ohio River in northeastern Kentucky, the picturesque town of Maysville is one of the state’s best kept secrets. We are proud to offer amenities of a larger metropolitan area, with the comforts and intimacy of a small city, southern hospitality and progressive leadership have made this city live much larger than its size.

Why Choose Us:

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• Advancement opportunities with responsive, supportive leadership
• Continuing education opportunities
• Free Parking
• And much more…

Position Summary:

Measures lung capacity and analyzes blood samples using a blood gas analyzer.

Delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy per plan of care. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.

Evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes, current research, and best practices.

Responds to codes and calls for emergent assistance. Assesses patient condition and delivers appropriate treatment.

Educates the patient and family about the patient's illness and provides information about community support groups and other resources.

Monitors, receives, stocks, and distributes respiratory care supplies and medical gas cylinders.

Maintains storage areas with required supply levels and equipment.

Disassembles, cleans, and sterilizes equipment, and performs preventative maintenance and calibration of machines.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School Diploma/GE or Associate Degree in Science required

Required Licenses: Current Respiratory Therapist Licensure to practice in the state of Kentucky; Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with the National Board for Respiratory Care.

Certifications: Current American Heart Association BLS certification or obtained within 90 days of hire date.

Minimum Work Experience

Three or more years of previous experience in all aspects of cardiopulmonary services preferred.

EEOC Statement:

Meadowview Regional Medical Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.