Respiratory Therapist – RRT/CRT

St. Elizabeth; Fort Thomas (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to join their dynamic team at the Ft. Thomas Hospital. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for administering essential respiratory treatments and ensuring the highest standards of patient care. You will work closely with a skilled team, utilizing your clinical expertise to assess and implement effective respiratory care plans. This position not only offers a chance to make a significant impact on patient outcomes but also provides opportunities for personal and professional growth within a supportive environment. If you are passionate about healthcare and ready to take your career to the next level, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist with relevant state certification.
• Associate degree required; ACLS certification needed post-hire.

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory treatments and maintain equipment for patient care.
• Assess patients' cardiopulmonary status and implement care plans.
• Document therapy effects and mentor clinical students.

Skills

Respiratory Therapy

Patient Assessment

Mechanical Ventilator Support

Customer Service

Clinical Skills

Education

Associate degree in applied science

Registered Respiratory Therapist certification

ACLS certification

Job description

Respiratory Therapist – RRT/CRT

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Location: Fort Thomas, Kentucky

Job Type: Full time

Posted on: 2 Days Ago

Job Requisition ID: JR305859

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Scheduled Hours: 36

Job Summary:

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is hiring a Respiratory Therapist – RRT/CRT for our Respiratory Therapy Unit located within the Ft. Thomas Hospital.

Shift/Hours: Full-Time – 36 hours/week, 7P-7A

Job Description:

Job Duties:

• Administers safe, effective respiratory treatments, and medical gas therapy consistent with current standards of practice to restore normal cardio-pulmonary function.
• Maintains equipment and supplies to ensure decontamination, disinfection, and sterilization of supplies.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Follows work-related duties in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Completes all required safety, infection control, and age-specific programs as prescribed.
• Documents and communicates effects and effectiveness of therapy administered to ensure continuity of care between other members of the health care team.
• Uses background knowledge and clinical skill to mentor students from clinical affiliates.
• Uses background knowledge and clinical skills to assess patients’ cardiopulmonary status to implement an appropriate Respiratory Care Plan.
• Compares ordered therapy to patients' cardio-pulmonary status recommending, when necessary, more appropriate, cost-effective or less invasive therapy.
• Explains the purpose and benefits of ordered therapy, teaching the patient proper therapy techniques to elicit cooperation.
• Initiates and maintains cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (BLS).

Personal Development:

• Takes responsibility for self-development by acquiring skills and sharing experiences which support organizational objectives.
• Pursues excellence and service, demonstrating a desire and effort to be a continuous learner.
• Identifies personal goals and objectives annually as part of performance appraisal.
• Completes Federal, State, and System annual requirements.
• Identifies self-development opportunities and takes advantage of those opportunities.
• Serves as team leader per department policy.
• Attendance at staff meetings is strongly encouraged.
• Each Associate is accountable for changes to departmental operations discussed in staff meetings.
• Associates who did not attend staff meetings are responsible for reviewing the minutes and signing the review document.

Upon physicians' orders, uses background knowledge and clinical skills to provide mechanical ventilator support to sustain patients' cardio-pulmonary function.

• With indirect supervision, uses background knowledge, clinical skills, and specialized training to conduct a variety of diagnostic tests to determine patients' cardio-pulmonary function.
• May perform bedside spirometry for the PFT lab when needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Customer Service:

• Meets customer relations expectations and is accountable for behavior.
• Interacts with internal and external customers using AIDET methodology.
• Actions contribute to improved customer satisfaction outcomes.

Professionalism Standards:

• Conducts himself/herself in a professional manner.
• Assumes responsibility for professional growth and development.
• Maintains confidentiality of customer information and protected healthcare information (PHI).
• Attends staff meetings as required and participates in training programs.
• Stays up to date with Health System information by reviewing communications from various sectors.
• Works within and as a member of the Sleep Disorders Team but can function independently when necessary.

CRT will also be considered at the appropriate CRT rate.

Qualifications:

Education, Credentials, Licenses:

• Registered Respiratory Therapist as described by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Holds current mandatory certification in the state to practice Respiratory Therapy.
• Associate degree in applied science or equivalent.
• All Registered Respiratory Therapists must maintain their credential as described in the Continuing Competency of the NBRC.
• ACLS certification, if not already certified, will be required post-hire.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

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