Reg Respiratory Therapist I

Engage with us for your next career opportunity. Right Here. Job Type Regular Scheduled Hours 36 Why You'll Love Working with St. Elizabeth Healthcare At St. Elizabeth Healthcare, every role supports our mission to provide comprehensive and compassionate care to the communities we serve. For more than 160 years, St. Elizabeth Healthcare has been a trusted provider of quality care across Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. We’re guided by our mission to improve the health of the communities we serve and by our values of excellence, integrity, compassion, and teamwork. Our associates are the heart of everything we do. Benefits That Support You 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. Job Summary 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. Upon physicians’ orders 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. Job Duties 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. Assesses patients’ cardiopulmonary status to implement an appropriate Respiratory Care Plan for the patient’s age group. Compares ordered therapy to patients' cardio‑pulmonary status recommending more appropriate, cost effective or less invasive therapy to achieve therapeutic objective. Explains the purpose and benefits of ordered therapy, teaching the patient proper therapy techniques, to elicit patient cooperation and ensure effective therapy. Initiates and maintains cardio‑pulmonary resuscitation (BLS). Uses background knowledge and clinical skills to provide mechanical ventilator support to sustain patients' cardio‑pulmonary function. 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. Personal Development Takes responsibility for self-development by acquiring skills and sharing experiences which support organizational and department objectives. Pursues excellence and service, demonstrates desire and effort to be a continuous learner as evidenced by annual performance appraisal, completion of federal, state and system annual requirements, and self-development opportunities. Customer Service and Relations Is accountable for his/her behavior. Interacts with internal and external customers using AIDET methodology. Contributes to improved customer satisfaction outcomes. Professionalism Standards Conducts himself/herself in a professional manner. Assumes responsibility for professional growth and development. Uses proper communication channels and maintains confidentiality of customer and protected health information (PHI). Attends staff meetings as required and participates in training programs, ensuring completion of annual competencies. Stays up to date with Health System information by reviewing written and electronic communications. Works within and as a member of the Sleep Disorders Team, functioning independently when necessary. Qualifications Education, Credentials, Licenses 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 performed. Associate degree in applied science or equivalent. Maintains credential per Continuing Competency of the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC); failure to maintain may result in transfer to Respiratory Technician. ACLS certification required post‑hire if not already certified. Specialized Knowledge None FLSA Status Non‑Exempt Right Career. Right Here. If you're looking for the right careers in healthcare, the right place to be is at St. Elizabeth. Join us, and you'll take pride in the level of care we offer our community. #J-18808-Ljbffr St. Elizabeth Healthcare