Respiratory Therapist I, Certified

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Job Description:

Job Summary

Responsible for administering respiratory therapy care to patients with cardio-pulmonary deficiencies and abnormalities. Performs comprehensive sleep testing and analysis as prescribed by a physician. Implements associated interventions to support patient respiratory and sleep health. Ensures accurate documentation and adherence to clinical protocols. Collaborates with healthcare team members to optimize patient outcomes.

Essential Functions

• Carries out routine and advanced respiratory therapies as ordered by the physician, including oxygen administration, aerosol therapy, incentive spirometry, ultrasonic therapy, sputum induction, mixed gases, invasive and non-invasive ventilation, and airway management.

• Collects, analyzes, and integrates patient information to assess condition, determine treatment requirements, and establish testing parameters in collaboration with the physician or clinical director.

• Prepares, calibrates, and maintains equipment for therapy and diagnostic procedures, ensuring proper functioning and accurate data collection.

• Applies electrodes and sensors, performs physiologic calibrations, and conducts sleep studies and other diagnostic tests following established protocols if assigned to Sleep Lab.

• Monitors and documents patient physiological responses to therapy and diagnostic procedures, including vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry, and notifies the physician of any adverse reactions.

• Determines the most suitable methods for administering inhalants and therapies, observes necessary precautions, and makes modifications as needed in accordance with physician orders.

• Documents all assessments, therapies, and care provided in the electronic medical record system.

• Prepares equipment and patients for bronchoscopy procedures, assists physicians as needed, processes equipment and specimens, and monitors patients during recovery.

• Implements appropriate interventions for patient safety and therapeutic needs, assists in emergency care, and maintains required qualifications.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement

High school diploma or equivalent and vocational/technical training from an accredited Respiratory program

Experience Requirement

0–2 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

Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT), Basic Life Support (BLS)

Based on area assigned: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

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: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

K. Job-related travel: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

L. Loud noises: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

M. Temperature extremes: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

O. Radiation: 1. Never

P. Burns: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

Q. Cuts/Punctures: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never

T. Combative/violent people: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never

V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A

Physical Demands

This position requires regular standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; intermittent lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds; intermittent standing or walking with objects up to 25 pounds; intermittent risk of back injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; and intermittent repetitive motion. It also occasionally requires lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50 pounds, sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time, working in confined spaces, and exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, burns, cuts/punctures, and bloodborne or airborne pathogens.

Additional Job Descriptions

N/A

Department:

Respiratory Therapy

Shift:

Flex (United States of America)

Time Type:

Full time

Address:

2201 Lexington Avenue

City, State:

Ashland, Kentucky