The Respiratory Therapy Technician performs procedures and operates various equipment to provide diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care to patients.
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 as directed.
Insures that equipment and supplies are available and in proper condition for patient use.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
High School Graduate or GED equivalent
AND
Successful completion of a formal respiratory therapy course
AND
Possession of a valid National Board of Respiratory Care Certification
in states where certification is required.
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. ARH employs more than 6,000 people with an annual payroll and benefits of $330 million generated into our local economies. ARH also has a network of more than 600 active and courtesy medical staff members. ARH is the largest provider of care and single largest employer in southeastern Kentucky and the third largest private employer in southern West Virginia, and is consistently recognized for its medical excellence.
