Respiratory Therapist

85 North Grand Ave, Fort Thomas, Kentucky

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36 hours per week, third shift (7p‑7a).

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is hiring a Respiratory Therapist RRT/CRT for our Respiratory Therapy Unit located within Ft. Thomas Hospital. This 3rd‑shift position is full‑time and requires expertise in providing safe, effective respiratory treatments and medical gas therapy in a high‑acuity environment.

• Competitive pay and comprehensive health coverage within the first 30 days.
• Generous paid time off and flexible work schedules.
• Retirement savings with employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
• Wellness, mental health, and recognition programs.
• Career advancement through mentorship and internal mobility.

• Administer safe, effective respiratory treatments and medical gas therapy consistent with current standards of practice.
• Maintain equipment and supplies to ensure decontamination, disinfection, and sterilization.
• Keep a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Follow all local, state, and federal regulations and complete required safety, infection control, and age‑specific programs.
• Document and communicate the effects and effectiveness of therapy to ensure continuity of care.
• Mentor students from clinical affiliates and serve as a team leader per department policy.
• Assess patients’ cardiopulmonary status to implement an appropriate Respiratory Care Plan and recommend more cost‑effective or less invasive therapy when necessary.
• Initiate and maintain cardiopulmonary resuscitation (BLS).
• Provide mechanical ventilator support to sustain patients’ cardiopulmonary function.
• Conduct diagnostic tests to determine patients’ cardiopulmonary function and perform bedside spirometry for the PFT lab when needed.
• Interact with internal and external customers using AIDET methodology and adhere to professionalism standards.
• Participate in staff meetings, training programs, and complete annual competencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Registered Respiratory Therapist as described by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Current mandatory certification in the state to practice Respiratory Therapy in the state where work is being performed.
• Associate degree in applied science or equivalent.
• Maintain credential as described in the Continuing Competency of the NBRC; failure to maintain the credential will result in a demotion transfer to Respiratory Technician until reinstated.
• ACLS certification; if not already certified, will be required post‑hire.

Non‑Exempt.

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Job Category:
Allied Health
Job Type: Respiratory Therapist
Department:
Ft. Thomas Respiratory Therapy

Shift: 3rd Shift

Hours:

36 hours