TITLE: Respiratory Therapist
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.