About Us

Lifepoint Health’s Central Kentucky market is comprised of four acute care, community-based hospitals, with over 50 outpatient clinics that provide comprehensive healthcare in the Bluegrass region.Bluegrass Community Hospital(Versailles, KY),Bourbon Community Hospital(Paris, KY),Clark Regional Medical Center(Winchester, KY), andGeorgetown Community Hospital(Georgetown, KY) are committed to our mission of making communities healthier. As an integrated network, our facilities have the ability and resources to develop opportunities for professional growth and advancement to accomplish your career goals. We take pride in personalized patient care backed by high-quality designations to support a culture of safety for both employees and patients. Get back to the heart of your community by caring for your neighbors -- join our team today!

A Career with Us Offers:

· Newly Adjusted Competitive Pay Rates

· Paid Time Off (PTO)

· Extended Illness Benefit (EIB)

· Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

· Choice of Insurance Plans (Health, Dental, Vision, Life)

· Educational Assistance

· Bereavement Leave

· 401(k) Match

· Free Parking

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Measures lung capacity and analyzes blood samples using a blood gas analyzer.

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.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum EducationX Associate’s degree □ Preferred X Required X Graduate of a Program in Discipline □ Preferred X Required X Bachelor’s degree X Preferred □ Required

Required SkillsRequires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.Must be able to communicate with the ability to read, write, speak and understand English.Must be able to successfully complete skills competency checklist.Handle with Care within 60 days of hire and renewed annually Certifications:X Basic Life Support (BLS) □ Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) □ Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) □ Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) □ Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) □Other__ □Other_ Licenses:Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician (CRTT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)Kentucky Board of Respiratory Care

Minimum Work ExperienceMinimum two years experience as respiratory Therapist - X RequiredMinimum two years supervisory / management experience - X Preferred

Job: *Respiratory/Pulmonary

Organization: *Clark Regional Medical Center

Title: Reg Respiratory Therapist

Location: Kentucky-Winchester

Requisition ID: 7424-5847