Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) · 20 hours ago
Certified Respiratory Tech (CR
Hinton, WV
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelAppalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) is a healthcare provider seeking a Certified Respiratory Tech. The role involves providing respiratory care services, administering prescribed medications, and performing various respiratory procedures under supervision.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for the safe and effective administration of medically prescribed medication, knowing their indications and contraindications
Knows and follows the indications and contraindications, the policy and procedures in administering therapeutic modalities to include IPPB, IS, USN, HHN, MDI
Sets up and monitors oxygen administration
Sets up oxygen cylinders and assures proper usage and safety measures are in place
Performs bedside PFT tests. May be requested to perform test in PFT lab following adequate training and/or orientation
Be a member of the “code team” responding to arrest situations. As part of the team may be expected to perform CPR (compression). Must be certified in CPR procedures annually
Daily/weekly preventive maintenance and calibration, quality controls of ABG and co-oximeter analyzers
Familiar with oxygen delivery systems (i.e., nasal, venturi mask)
Familiar with measuring devices to include, but not limited to, pulse oximeter, Wrights respirometer, oxygen blenders
Responsible for the set-up, safety check, monitoring, and troubleshooting of mechanical ventilators in collaboration with a respiratory therapist
Familiar with CPAP and BIPAP set-up and administration of CPAP and BIPAP
Maintains accurate and legible records, documenting clinical notes in patient’s charts
Participation in reporting patient progress, and prioritizing patient condition to the next shift
Proper documentation in department records. Participates in staff meetings, attends lectures, conferences, and seminars
Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, and specific job-related hazards
Follows the hospital exposure control plans/bloodborne and airborne pathogens
Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment
Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter- and interdepartmentally to facilitate the department's/unit's ability to meet its goals and objectives
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED Required
Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care Required
Kentucky Board of Respiratory Care, National Board of Respiratory Care Required
BLS Required
ACLS (cardiac and rehab staff) Required
Company
Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH)
Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH), the Healthcare System of Appalachia, and ranked as one of the Top 10 Employers in Kentucky by Forbes Magazine, is a not-for-profit health system operating 13 hospitals in Barbourville, Hazard, Harlan, Hyden, Martin, McDowell, Middlesboro, Prestonsburg, South Williamson, West Liberty and Whitesburg in Kentucky; as well as Beckley and Hinton in West Virginia, as well as multi-specialty physician practices, home health agencies, home medical equipment stores and retail pharmacies.
Founded in 1956
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (14)
2023 (34)
2022 (20)
2021 (27)
2020 (35)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$3.7MKey Investors
US Department of Commerce, Economic Development AdministationAppalachian Regional Commission
2023-09-28Grant· $2.2M
2022-03-17Grant· $1.5M
Leadership Team
Brian Springate
Community CEO at ARH Hazard
Hollie Phillips
President and Chief Executive Officer
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