Respiratory Therapist

Job Description

Respiratory Therapist

Location: Richmond, KY

Industry: Healthcare

Pay: $31 $37/hr.

Bonus: $2,000 sign-on bonus after 60 days and another $2,000 after 180 days of continuous service

Schedule: Monday Friday, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Breathe life into your career.

If you're passionate about making a difference and helping people live better, healthier lives, this is your opportunity to step into a role where your expertise truly matters. We're hiring a skilled and compassionate Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) who thrives in a mix of clinical care, patient education, and in-home service delivery.

What you ll be doing:

• Provide expert respiratory care and consultation, including after-hours support on a rotating on-call schedule
• Conduct detailed patient assessments in accordance with physician orders and company procedures
• Maintain complete and accurate records for all respiratory patients and services provided
• Deliver and set up advanced respiratory equipment in patient homes
• Educate patients and caregivers on treatment plans, equipment use, and best practices
• Ensure proper functioning of all respiratory-related equipment
• Support the onboarding and training of new staff as needed
• Travel locally to patient homes and internal meetings using your personal vehicle
• Take on additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned
  
  

Qualifications:

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• High school diploma or GED required
• Valid driver s license with a clean driving record
• Active respiratory license in Kentucky; willingness to obtain licenses in nearby states if needed
  
  

Skills and attributes for success:

• Strong communication and patient education skills
• Detail-oriented with excellent time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Professionalism, integrity, and discretion when handling confidential patient information
  
  

Physical and compliance requirements:

• Ability to read small print on screens and paperwork
• Occasional lifting and handling of respiratory equipment
• Required contact with patients and potential exposure to pathogens
• Compliance with respiratory protection and N95 mask fit-testing protocols, including medical evaluation and annual recertification
• Must be clean-shaven in accordance with OSHA regulations to ensure a proper mask seal
  
  

EOE/ADA

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