Respiratory Therapist Registered Job at CHI Flaget Memorial Hospital
Overview
Flaget Memorial Hospital is a 52-bed facility located in Bardstown Kentucky. We provide care for patients from Nelson Hardin Marion Washington Spencer Bullitt and LaRue counties. Founded in 1951 by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Flaget Memorial Hospital is nationally recognized for orthopedic care surgical care and inpatient satisfaction. We offer a complete array of services including cancer care heart care outpatient rehabilitation skilled nursing weight loss surgery pain management general surgery obstetrics and gynecology maternity care and sports medicine. The cancer center is proud to be able to provide full support and cancer care to patients through its medical and radiation oncology programs. CHI Saint Joseph Health supports 5000 active employees 8 hospitals specialty clinics and a Medical Group with more than 200 locations across Central and Eastern KY. CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.
Responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY / PURPOSE
Assists physicians, nurses and other hospital personnel in caring for diagnosing, and treating patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies and abnormalities by applying therapeutic, preventive, and diagnostic procedures.
ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Administers treatments and medications which promote pulmonary hygiene, improve pulmonary function, and improve respiratory status.
Qualifications
Required Education for Staff Job Levels High school diploma or GED
Required Licensure and Certifications Active license to practice Respiratory Care through the KY Board of Respiratory Care (KBRC) required; CRT credentialed from the National Board of Respiratory Care, BLS
Pay Range
$19.73 - $27.13 /hour
Flaget Memorial Hospital is a 52-bed facility located in Bardstown Kentucky. We provide care for patients from Nelson Hardin Marion Washington Spencer Bullitt and LaRue counties. Founded in 1951 by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Flaget Memorial Hospital is nationally recognized for orthopedic care surgical care and inpatient satisfaction. We offer a complete array of services including cancer care heart care outpatient rehabilitation skilled nursing weight loss surgery pain management general surgery obstetrics and gynecology maternity care and sports medicine. The cancer center is proud to be able to provide full support and cancer care to patients through its medical and radiation oncology programs. CHI Saint Joseph Health supports 5000 active employees 8 hospitals specialty clinics and a Medical Group with more than 200 locations across Central and Eastern KY. CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.
Responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY / PURPOSE
Assists physicians, nurses and other hospital personnel in caring for diagnosing, and treating patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies and abnormalities by applying therapeutic, preventive, and diagnostic procedures.
ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Administers treatments and medications which promote pulmonary hygiene, improve pulmonary function, and improve respiratory status.
2. Evaluates and ensures proper maintenance of airways and patient ventilation.
3. Implements oxygen, gas, and humidity therapy. Maintains oxygen and humidity devices and emergency equipment.
4. Performs oximetry, safely obtains blood samples, and performs blood gas analysis; verifies accuracy of results.
5. Performs preoperative assessments of patients’ respiratory status; provides instruction on prevention of postoperative complications.
6. Sets up, monitors, and maintains invasive and noninvasive ventilatory and oxygenation devices; recognizes and corrects malfunctions or inappropriate settings.
7. Participates in resuscitation efforts and other emergency medical treatments (based upon level of training).
8. Demonstrates competent and safe procedures in obtaining and handling sputum specimens.
9. Stocks supplies, assembles crash boxes, prepares ventilators and other equipment for immediate use; maintains a neat and orderly work area.
10. Other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications
Required Education for Staff Job Levels High school diploma or GED
Required Licensure and Certifications Active license to practice Respiratory Care through the KY Board of Respiratory Care (KBRC) required; CRT credentialed from the National Board of Respiratory Care, BLS
Pay Range
$19.73 - $27.13 /hour
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