Respiratory Therapy Technician - Night Shift Specialist

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH); Whitesburg (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) in Whitesburg, KY, seeks a Respiratory Care professional to provide respiratory services under licensed practice, including administering oxygen, CPAP/BiPAP, and pulmonic tests. The role emphasizes equipment maintenance, patient instruction, and safety with preceptors and code team involvement.

The position requires an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care and a Kentucky Board of Respiratory Care credential, plus NBRC, BLS, and ACLS as applicable.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care required.

Responsibilities

• Performs equipment storage, assembly, disassembly, and maintenance.
• Transports gas cylinders safely and appropriately.
• Administers oxygen therapy.
• Administers hand-held nebulizer treatments.
• Instructs patients in the use of incentive spirometers.
• Instructs patients in the use of metered dose inhalers (MDIs).
• Performs sputum inductions.
• Performs subsequent applications of CPAP and BiPAP.
• Performs blood gas analysis.
• Performs pulmonary function testing.
• Performs ventilator application and maintenance under direct observation of a preceptor.
• Performs ventilator application and maintenance independently following demonstrated competency.
• Performs arterial punctures.
• Obtains hemodynamic line draws.
• Performs manual ventilation during CPR and patient transport.
• Performs nasotracheal suctioning.
• Responsible for the safe and effective administration of medically prescribed medications, understanding their indications and contraindications.
• Knows and follows indications, contraindications, policies, and procedures related to administering therapeutic modalities including IPPB, IS, USN, HHN, and MDI therapies.
• Sets up and monitors oxygen administration.
• Sets up oxygen cylinders and ensures proper usage and safety measures are maintained.
• Performs bedside pulmonary function tests (PFTs).
• May perform pulmonary function testing in the PFT laboratory following appropriate training and orientation.
• Serves as a member of the Code Team and responds to cardiac and respiratory arrest situations.
• Performs CPR compressions as required and maintains annual CPR certification.
• Performs daily and weekly preventive maintenance, calibration, and quality control testing of ABG and co-oximeter analyzers.
• Demonstrates familiarity with oxygen delivery systems, including nasal cannulas and Venturi masks.
• Demonstrates familiarity with respiratory measurement devices including pulse oximeters, Wright respirometers, and oxygen blenders.
• Assists with setup, safety checks, monitoring, and troubleshooting of mechanical ventilators in collaboration with a Respiratory Therapist.
• Demonstrates knowledge of CPAP and BiPAP setup and administration.
• Maintains accurate and legible records and documents clinical notes in patient charts.
• Reports patient progress and prioritizes patient condition during shift-to-shift handoff.
• Maintains proper documentation within departmental records.
• Participates in staff meetings, lectures, conferences, and seminars.
• Attends all required safety training programs and demonstrates knowledge of responsibilities related to general safety, department safety, and specific job-related hazards.
• Follows hospital exposure control plans for bloodborne and airborne pathogens.
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
• Promotes effective working relationships and works effectively as part of a department/unit team interdepartmentally and intradepartmentally to facilitate departmental goals and objectives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Problem solving

Digital literacy

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) in Whitesburg, KY, seeks a Respiratory Care professional to provide respiratory services under licensed practice, including administering oxygen, CPAP/BiPAP, and pulmonic tests. The role emphasizes equipment maintenance, patient instruction, and safety with preceptors and code team involvement.

The position requires an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care and a Kentucky Board of Respiratory Care credential, plus NBRC, BLS, and ACLS as applicable.