Respiratory Therapist
Frankfort Regional Medical Center · Frankfort, KY · 1 wk ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
Job Summary
The Respiratory Therapist coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered respiratory care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty.
Qualifications
- Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
- National Certification (NBRC-CRT) Certified Respiratory Therapist
- Associate Degree
- KY License: (CRT-State) Certified Respiratory Therapist, or (RRT/RCP-State) Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical coverage
- Prescription drug and behavioral health coverage
- Free telemedicine services
- Free AirMed medical transportation
- Dental and vision benefits
- Life and disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Supplemental health protection plans
- Auto and home insurance
- Identity theft protection
- Legal counseling
- Long-term care coverage
- Moving assistance
- Pet insurance
- Consumer discounts
- Tuition assistance
- Dependent scholarships
- Preferred banking partnerships
- Employee Health Assistance Fund
- Time Away From Work Program
- Employee Recognition Program
About the Role
As a vital part of the patient care team, the Respiratory Therapist performs a variety of diagnostic tests and therapeutic procedures and monitors patients receiving invasive and noninvasive mechanical ventilation.
Responsibilities
- Perform and document patient assessment, including breath sounds, airway patency, and cuff pressure
- Conduct diagnostic procedures to evaluate the need for, and response to, respiratory therapy
- Administer respiratory care therapies, including oxygen delivery, aerosol medication delivery, and chest physiotherapy
- Assist with placement of artificial airways
- Initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation
- Maintain airway integrity and adequate ventilation during resuscitation as required
- Notify provider and intervene as appropriate in the event of an unintended response
- Assist with transportation of ventilator-dependent patients
- Respond to emergent patient situations