Respiratory Therapist: Ventilator Care & Sign-On Bonus

CommonSpirit Health; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign On Bonus up to $25,000

Educational Assistance up to $24,000

Job summary

Saint Joseph Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our established team delivering specialized cardiopulmonary care to patients with breathing issues. You will manage therapies, ventilator support, oxygen, and related treatments, while developing care plans and maintaining calm, decisive action in routine and emergent situations.

Responsibilities include airway management, bronchodilator therapy, COPD care, and involvement in rapid response when needed.

Qualifications

• Associate of Science in Cardiopulmonary Services is required.
• Respiratory care program accreditation and credentialing required.
• Certification as Respiratory Care Practitioner (KY) required.
• Certified Respiratory Therapist credential required.
• Basic Life Support ( CPR ) required within 14 days.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support required within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Plans and administers non-medicated aerosol and humidity therapy.
• Plans and administers oxygen therapy per protocol.
• Plans and administers aerosolized medication and COPD care program.
• Performs airway management and incentive spirometry.
• Cleans and reprocesses RT equipment and stocks supplies.
• Performs bronchial hygiene and chest physiotherapy.
• Performs CPR and assists in rapid response calls.
• Operates ventilators and manages settings; conducts ECG studies.

Education

Associates Of Science in Cardiopulmonary Services

Respiratory Care from an accredited respiratory therapy educational program.

Respiratory Care Practitioner: KY

Certified Respiratory Therapist

Basic Life Support - CPR

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Job description

Saint Joseph Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our established team delivering specialized cardiopulmonary care to patients with breathing issues. You will manage therapies, ventilator support, oxygen, and related treatments, while developing care plans and maintaining calm, decisive action in routine and emergent situations.

Responsibilities include airway management, bronchodilator therapy, COPD care, and involvement in rapid response when needed.