Respiratory Therapist II, Registered

## Respiratory Therapist II, Registered Apply:
On-site only, not eligible for remote work:
St. Claire Regional Med Center:
Full time:
Posted 2 Days Ago: R-At UK St. Claire, our staff is our greatest asset in the mission to create a healthier and more prosperous population. We strive to foster the talent and potential of our employees and prioritize safe working conditions and equal compensation rates to ensure that continual growth is possible. UKSC is a nurturing workplace for all healthcare professionals.

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** Job Description**:##

Job Summary Responsible for delivering comprehensive respiratory care through airway management, mechanical ventilation, blood gas analysis, oxygen and aerosol therapies, and patient education. Ensures accurate documentation of patient care activities and therapy results in compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards. Coordinates with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes and support care plans. Maintains and orders necessary supplies for respiratory services and pulmonary function labs.

Facilitates referrals, resource coordination, and patient education across inpatient, outpatient, and outreach clinic settings. ## Essential Functions
• Provides competent patient care through airway management, therapies, oxygen administration, ventilator management, and arterial analysis.
• Assesses and responds to all patient care needs related to the pulmonary system.
• Documents patient care activities, therapies, and results according to policy and regulatory requirements.
• Communicates with healthcare team members to ensure quality patient care and effective handoffs.
• Reports patient care issues to management as needed.
• Maintains active state licensure, completes competency requirements, and fulfills employee health and safety standards.
• Meets standards for point of care testing and adheres to departmental policies.
• Precepts and supports orientees, less experienced staff, and learners across disciplines.
• Educates and trains interdisciplinary team members on respiratory care responsibilities and equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned. ## Education Requirement High school diploma or equivalent and vocational/technical training from an accredited Respiratory therapy program ## Experience Requirement2-5 years of experience in a healthcare, clinical setting, or a relevant area An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

All experience must be paid and in the same related field.

Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week.

Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted. ## Certifications & Licensures Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), Basic Life Support (BLS)
Based on assigned area:
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advances Life Support (PALS), Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI) ## Working Conditions

A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)
D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods:
2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials:
3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
G. Repetitive motion:
3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
H. Working at heights above 4 feet:
1. Never

I. Working in confined spaces:
1. Never

J. Risk of…