Respiratory Therapist

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist

Location

Lexington, Kentucky

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and assess patients on mechanical and non-invasive ventilation across neonatal, pediatric, and adult populations; educate patients and families on ventilator care
• Perform and assess oxygen therapy, aerosol medication administration, humidification, suctioning, and chest physiotherapy; administer medications and document patient response
• Obtain, process, and report arterial blood gases independently and without direct supervision
• Provide airway management, supportive ventilation, and chest compressions during CPR; perform intubation as applicable
• Accurately document procedures, orders, and outcomes in EPIC in a timely manner
• Assist with equipment maintenance and troubleshooting; serve as a resource for nursing, physicians, and respiratory orientees while supporting quality improvement activities

Required Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care
• Active Kentucky Board of Respiratory Care (KBRC) Respiratory Care Practitioner License
• National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to interact professionally with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members
• Proficiency in operating respiratory care equipment with strong attention to detail and good hand-eye coordination

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic clinical environment supporting a full range of respiratory care services across multiple patient populations
• Join a collaborative team committed to quality patient care, professional development, and continuous improvement