Respiratory Therapist – Interventional Radiology
St. Elizabeth Healthcare
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Edgewood • Kentucky • United States
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About the role
- Assist with trans-catheter procedures on adult patients resulting in accurate diagnosis and/or optimal treatment of congenital or acquired heart and/or peripheral vascular disease while maintaining maximum patient safety.
- Responsible for Sterile procedural assistance, operation of specialty equipment, and support of departmental operations and patient care.
- Under the direction of the nurse, communicates/updates patients and families awaiting care and treatment.
- Upon physician’s orders, assesses patients’ pulmonary status, determines appropriateness of orders and administers various modes supportive or restorative of therapy, with or without medical gases or pharmacological agents to restore normal cardio-pulmonary function.
- Demonstrates respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.
Requirements
- Registered Respiratory Therapist as described by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
- Holds current mandatory certification in the state to practice Respiratory Therapy in the state where work is being performed.
- Associates degree in applied science or equivalent.
- All Registered respiratory therapists must maintain their credential as described in the Continuing Competency of the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
- Understanding of radiation protection and sterile technique
- Ability to perform vital sign checks including assessment and reassessment of physical pain
- Cardiac and hemodynamic monitoring
- Knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology
- Successful completion of preceptorship and orientation to the facility and clinical area.
- Able to critically think and problem solve in routine and emergency situations.
Benefits
- 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
trans-catheter proceduressterile techniquepulmonary assessmentcardiac monitoringhemodynamic monitoringvital sign checksanatomy knowledgephysiology knowledgeproblem solvingcritical thinking
Soft Skills
communicationempathykindnessrespectdignity
Certifications
Registered Respiratory Therapiststate certification in Respiratory TherapyContinuing Competency credential