Respiratory Therapist - Royalty Staffing
Lexington, KY
About the Job
TITLE: Respiratory Therapist
LOCATION: Lexington, Kentucky
Are you looking for a career change?
LOCATION: Lexington, Kentucky
Are you looking for a career change?
- Would you be interested in working at a newer facility that has been voted one of the best places to work in Kentucky and close to Lexington that is part of a system and is under 100 beds in size.
- You could live in a county of around 35K in population and besides being real close to Lexington you would be an within an hour and half to two hours of Louisville and Cincinnati.
- The area has a nice downtown area that includes a theatre(hosts plays, local productions), there is an Art Guild Gallery showcasing many local artisans.
- The Opera House hosts many cultural events, weddings, holiday fairs, and community events.
- The Heritage Museum houses the many artifacts, memorabilia and history of the county’s past.
- Its beautiful Romanesque Revival style architecture was built between 1893 and 1895. The museum also has a unique gift shop and hosts monthly lecture series.
- The county hosts several festivals and during the summer has a large county fair that draws in big crowds to the area.
- Throughout the year, the county parks and recreation Department and YMCA offer plenty of sports-related activities for people of all ages.
- The community has walking trail for the fitness enthusiasts or those who just love to connect with Mother Nature while taking a stroll on the many paths in our landscape.
- The geographic location also appeals to newcomers. Not far away is Natural Bridge State Resort Park, with a 54-acre lake in Daniel Boone National forest, fishing, boating, playgrounds, cottages, lodges, and beautiful scenery.
Summary:
- The Respiratory Therapist measures lung capacity and analyzes blood samples using a blood gas analyzer.
- May perform tobacco cessation education, bedside PFT, EKGs, etc as ordered by the provider.
- Delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy per plan of care. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
- Evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes, current research, and best practices.
- Responds to codes and calls for emergent assistance. Assesses patient condition and delivers appropriate treatment.
- Educates the patient and family about the patient's illness and provides information about community support groups and other resources.
- Monitors, receives, stocks, and distributes respiratory care supplies and medical gas cylinders.
- Maintains storage areas with required supply levels and equipment.
- Disassembles, cleans, and sterilizes equipment, and performs preventative maintenance and calibration of machines.
Qualifications:
- Kentucky Board of Respiratory Care License.
- Graduate of a CRT or RRT Program required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) within 60 days of hire
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 60 days of hire.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 60 days of hire.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) within 90 days of hire.
- Kentucky Board of Respiratory Care
Additional Info:
- Facility is 80 bed acute care hospital.
- Positions are night shift 7pm-7am and will have to rotate weekends.
- The range is $24hr-$36hr depending on experience. They have an excellent benefit package and will offer some relocation/sign on bonus.
About Royalty Staffing:
Source : Royalty Staffing
