Registered Respiratory Therapist

Location

85 North Grand Ave, Fort Thomas, Kentucky

Upon physician’s orders, assesses patients’ pulmonary status, determines appropriateness of orders and administers various modes supportive or restorative of therapy, with or without medical gases or pharmacological agents to restore normal cardio-pulmonary function. Conducts various cardio-pulmonary diagnostic tests to determine existence or extent of cardio-pulmonary disease. Demonstrates respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.

• Administers safe, effective respiratory treatments, and effective medical gas therapy consistent with current standards of practice, to restore normal cardio-pulmonary function.
• Maintains equipment and supplies to ensure decontamination, disinfection, 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 a Respiratory Care Plan appropriate for the patient’s age group.
• Compares ordered therapy to patients’ cardio‑pulmonary status, recommending, when necessary, more appropriate, more cost‑effective or less invasive therapy to achieve the therapeutic objective.
• Explains the purpose and benefits of ordered therapy, teaching the patient proper therapy techniques, to elicit patient cooperation and insure effective therapy.
• Initiates and maintains cardio‑pulmonary resuscitation (BLS).
• 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.

• Takes responsibility for self‑development by acquiring skills and sharing experiences which support organizational/department objectives.
• Pursues excellence and service, demonstrates 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.
• Associates are accountable for changes to departmental operations, practices and policies discussed at staff meetings.
• Associates who do not attend the staff meeting review the staff meeting minutes and sign the staff meeting review document.

• Is accountable for behavior.
• Interacts with internal and external customers using AIDET methodology.
• Actions contribute to improved customer satisfaction outcome.

• Conducts himself/herself in a professional manner.
• Assumes responsibility for professional growth and development.
• Uses proper communication channels, maintains confidentiality of customer information and protected health information (PHI).
• Attends staff meetings as required, participates in training programs, ensures completion of annual competencies.
• Stays up to date with Health System information by reviewing written and electronic communications from various sectors of the System.
• Works within and as a member of the Sleep Disorders Team but is able to function independently when necessary.

• Competitive pay and comprehensive health coverage within the first 30 days.
• Generous paid time off and flexible work schedules.
• Retirement savings with employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
• Wellness, mental health, and recognition programs.
• Career advancement through mentorship and internal mobility.

• Registered Respiratory Therapist as described by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Holds current mandatory certification in the state to practice Respiratory Therapy where work is being performed.
• Associate degree in applied science or equivalent.
• Maintains credential per NBRC Continuing Competency; failure to maintain may result in demotion to Respiratory Technician.
• ACLS certification required post‑hire if not already certified.

Non‑Exempt

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JR312403

Job Category
Allied Health

Job Type
Respiratory Therapist

Department
Ft. Thomas Respiratory Therapy

Shift
3rd Shift

Hours
36 hours