What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapist position at Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc.?
Respiratory Therapist
Requisition ID
2026-39066
Category
Allied Health
Job Locations
US-KY-Paintsville
Community
Paintsville ARH Hospital
Posted Date
8/12/2026
Position Type
Regular Full-Time
Department
Respiratory Therapy
Shift
Day Shift
Facility/Process Level : Location
US-KY-Paintsville
Requisition Post Information* : External Company Name
Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc.
Requisition Post Information* : External Company URL
www.arh.org
Facility/Process Level : Postal Code
41240
Facility/Process Level : Address
625 James Trimble Blvd
Qualifications:
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:
Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy.
Certified by American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC).
Supervisory experience in Respiratory Therapy preferred.
Performs other duties as required.
POSITION PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess the physical ability needed to exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally; and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently; and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for light work.
Responsibilities:
Reads physician's orders to determine requirements for treatment.
Upon the request of a physician provides assessment of the patient and recommends appropriate respiratory care.
Takes and records pulse rate, respiratory rate, and breath sounds when patient is being treated.
Prepares patient for procedures and/or treatment by explaining treatment and/or procedures.
Delivers prescribed procedure and/or treatment to the patient.
Observes patient during treatments or procedures and monitors equipment to assure that proper function to maximize patient safety.
Notifies nursing department or physician of adverse reactions to treatment and documents reaction in patient's chart.
Prepares and maintains patient chart per departmental policy.
Inspects and tests all equipment prior to use.
Teaches in an in-service capacity.
Participates in Quality Assessment and Improvement for the Respiratory Therapy Department.
Orders medications, supplies and equipment.
Responds to all "Code Blues" to assist Medical personnel by administering urgent respiratory therapy.
Assigns cases to Respiratory Technicians and assures that procedures are performed in an efficient manner and per policy. Evaluates procedures and methods of Technicians.
Orients new Respiratory Technicians.
Interviews applicants and recommends hiring, promotion, disciplining, and termination of Respiratory Therapy Technicians.
Solves technical problems and answer questions for Respiratory Therapy Technicians.
Performs other duties as required.