Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Kentucky

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist - Licensed - Elizabethtown - KY Company: PraxAir Location: Elizabethtown, KY Description: PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITYThis position is licensed and is accountable for providing education and quality healthcare services to patients and their families, including assessments, follow-up, consultation and promotion to referral sources.SCOPEThis position serves as a clinical practitioner, is licensed, and has a clinical scope of practice regulated by their state licensing board as a Respiratory Therapist. Incumbents delivery respiratory services. Incumbents function as a resource to clinical associates for orientation and training.REPORTING RELATIONSHIPSThis position reports to either a Clinical Supervisor/Manager, Respiratory Manager or a Branch Manager and may lead other licensed or non-licensed personnel, as assigned.WORKING CONDITIONSIn addition to being able to sit, stand, walk, read, talk, and hear, to perform the essential functions of this job an individual must be able to do the following additional activities. Accommodations will be made if they are reasonable, do not create an undue hardship, and will enable an individual with a disability to safely perform the essential job functions.Respiratory Therapists will work in an office, hospital and/or home environment. Those in the field will experience frequent changes in temperature due to driving and patient visits. Those in the field are regularly required to carry and lift 50 lbs. Must be able to bend, stoop and climb stairs regularly. Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing. Fine motor skills needed for driving, set up and operation of equipment (in the field).PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: Respiratory Therapists1. Clinical: Assures the delivery of quality respiratory services to clients, Performs clinical, technical evaluations and education for respiratory clients, Sets Up CPAP, BIPAP, apnea and bilirubin clients, Performs oximetry and ventilator related duties for clients as needed, Determines appropriate equipment based upon necessity and insurance, Dialogues with physicians and healthcare agencies as necessary pursuant to client status.2.Administrative: Offers consultation and promotion to referral sources, Conducts in-services with sales as needed to referral sources, Completes documentation and submits timely, Performs routine clerical and manual tasks in the IV center and on the computer.3.General: Maintains all required CEUs, Maintains valid and current license in the state working in. Follows all HIPAA and JCAHO requirements, can articulate all relevant JCAHO questions, Participates in 24 hr/day 7 days per week on call rotation, as needed.4.Other duties as assigned. Praxair retains the right to change this job description at any time. Praxair Inc. and its subsidiaries are EEO/AA employers

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist & Receptionist Company: Company Confidential Location: Ashland, KY Description: MULTI-PHYSICIAN PRACTICE in the Ashland area looking for a F/T Respiratory Therapist and F/T Receptionist. Send resumes to Register to View or missy- Register to View This listing brought to you by The Daily Independent

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist 7pm - 7am Company: Hospital Jobs Online Location: Frankfort, KY Description: Company: Deegan, Fernandez & Associates, Inc Title: Respiratory Therapist 7pm - 7am JobID: Register to View 5745 City: Frankfort State: KY Description: In this position, you'll set up and operate various types of equipment for use with patients (including oxygen and other therapeutic gas and mist inhalation devices such as tents, masks, catheters, cannulas and incubators). You'll administer doses of medicinal gases and aerosolized drugs as prescribed and chart actions and dosages for each patient containing all pertinent background information. You'll also clean, inspect and test inhalation therapy equipment to ensure proper operating condition. You will also have an opportunity to go see the ponies run in Lexington!

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist Company: Location: Bowling Green, KY Description: Description This is your opportunity to be part of the nation's leading provider of integrated home healthcare products and clinical services. ?Provide instruction to patients and caregivers on the proper use of equipment or respiratory care procedures, and ensure patients and/or caregivers can effectively operate and maintain equipment ?Perform routine patient follow-up contacts based on individual needs ?Respond to emergencies on an on-call basis ?Provide and operate various types of respiratory care equipment including, but not limited to oxygen therapy, nebulization therapy, apnea monitoring, suctioning, nasal CPAP and ventilation ?Inspect and test equipment to ensure proper operationg condition ?Prepare and maintain a record for each patient containing all pertinent information, care plans, physician prescriptions and follow-up documentation ?Consult with referring physicians regarding patient treatment, medical conditions and home environment ?Participate in ongoing education and training sessions regarding respiratory patient care Qualifications ?Education or experience equivalent to a High School diploma is required ?1-2 years' recent experience (preferably in homecare) ?Registration or certification by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) ?RN with respiratory care experience and/or licensure in the state of practice ?Successful completion of Apria's respiratory therapy orientation and competency evaluation program ?Must possess a valid and current Driver's license and auto insurance With annual revenues of over $2 billion, over 580 operating sites in all 50 states and 13,000 employees, Apria Healthcare is America's leading provider of integrated home healthcare products and services. We are committed to full-service homecare solutions that give maximum independence to our over 1.2 million patients nationwide. Apria offers a full range of home respiratory therapy, home infusion therapy and home medical equipment services through a network of more than 12,000 health professionals. For full job description and information on how to apply go to http://www.HCJobHunter.com

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist Company: Apria Healthcare Location: Louisville, KY Description: This is your opportunity to be part of the nations leading provider of integrated home healthcare products and clinical services.Provide instruction to patients and caregivers on the proper use of equipment or respiratory care procedures, and ensure patients and/or caregivers can effectively operate and maintain equipmentPerform routine patient follow-up contacts based on individual needsRespond to emergencies on an on-call basisProvide and operate various types of respiratory care equipment including, but not limited to oxygen therapy, nebulization therapy, apnea monitoring, suctioning, nasal CPAP and ventilationInspect and test equipment to ensure proper operationg conditionPrepare and maintain a record for each patient containing all pertinent information, care plans, physician prescriptions and follow-up documentationConsult with referring physicians regarding patient treatment, medical conditions and home environmentParticipate in ongoing education and training sessions regarding respiratory patient care

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist-Nights Company: Millennium Medical Consulting Group Location: Frankfort, Ky Description: In this position, you'll set up and operate various types of equipment for use with patients (including oxygen and other therapeutic gas and mist inhalation devices such as tents, masks, catheters, cannulas and incubators). You'll administer doses of medicinal gases and aerosolized drugs as prescribed and chart actions and dosages for each patient containing all pertinent background information. You'll also clean, inspect and test inhalation therapy equipment to ensure proper operating condition. Requirements: 2-4 years' experience. Will consider RRT or CRT. mandatory NALS for the NICU dept. Level II neonate dept under construction

Job Title: Registered Respiratory Therapist (PFT) Company: Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration Location: Lexington, KY Description: Be a member of a team providing compassionate healthcare to veterans.  We are an employer of choice who is a center of excellence in patient care, education and research.  We value trust, respect, commitment, compassion, and excellence; we value you.  Go to http://www.va.gov/ for more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs.  Relocation Expenses are not authorized.    A Registered Respiratory Therapist as defined by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) with current certification.  3 years experience comparable or GS8 + 1 year experience which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics related to PFT. Maintains a current CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) card. Advanced Cardiac Life Support is recommended.Maintains current proficiency and competency standards for hospital and service.   KEY REQUIREMENTS: U.S. Citizenship Background and/or Security Investigation required. Must pass pre-employment examination.

Job Title: Registered Respiratory Therapist Company: Catholic Health Initiatives Location: Lexington, KY Description: A graduate or registered Respiratory Therapist is an individual who practices under medical supervision and delivers respiratory care services to most areas of the hospital.Essential DutiesAssess, treat, evaluate and monitor patients with various disorders of the cardiopulmonary system.Ability to use appropriate equipment for mechanical ventilation and airway support.Special duties as required including patient and family education.

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist Company: Owensboro Medical Health System Location: Owensboro, KY Description: Part-time.4 3p-11p/flex Completion of an A.S. degree in Respiratory Care, graduate of an A.M.A. accredited School for Respiratory Therapy, including clinical training in an affiliated hospital. Current Mandatory Certification by the State of Kentucky. Successful completion of the National Board for Respiratory Care's national examination. Provides respiratory care services to patients of all age groups neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric as assigned by the Manager, Director and/or clinical supervisor in accordance with physician's written orders and within the written policies and procedures of the Respiratory Care Department. Assesses/evaluates, plans, implements, reassesses/reevaluates the needs of the patient/family. Provides health educational needs for patients/families. Assists with meeting shift staffing guidelines on short notice while acting as relief charge. Demonstrates leadership and professional development/clinical competency. Performs other staff related duties.

Job Title: Certified Respiratory Therapist Company: Catholic Health Initiatives Location: Bardstown, KY Description: A graduate or certified Respiratory Therapist is an individual who practices under medical supervision and delivers respiratory care services to most areas of the hospital.The duties are generally performed with only minimal or indirect supervision. The individual must frequently make independent decisions. The Therapist must be able to adapt to a particular assignment to provide respiratory support to patients.Essential DutiesAssess, treat, evaluate and monitor patients with various disorders of the cardiopulmonary system.Performs therapy according to Physician orders.Special duties as required, including patient and family education.