Respiratory Therapist - ARH Advanced Care, Inc.

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for performing treatments and operating equipment, guided by physician orders. Duties include administering respiratory therapy, performing diagnostic studies, placing patients, and reporting on patient conditions. The position is a Part Time, Day Shift position within ARH Advanced Care, Inc. in Hazard, KY.

Requirements

• Administers respiratory therapy treatments and emergency respiratory care, using prescribed equipment, gases, drugs, or other required methods.
• Performs pulmonary diagnostic studies as directed for patient assessment.
• Places patient in proper position for treatment ensuring comfort and safety of patient.
• Takes and records vital signs and conditions of patient and records same as directed.
• Observes and monitors patient during procedure and takes corrective action as necessary.
• Performs necessary reporting functions.
• Insures equipment and supplies are available.
• Performs cardiac diagnostic studies as directed.