OverviewWelcome to Continuing Care Hospital, a 25-bed extended acute care hospital located inside CHI Saint Joseph Hospital. Continuing Care Hospital is recognized as a 12-time winner of the Kentucky Hospital Association Quality award and a 2024 Best Place to Work in Kentucky.Whether you are an experienced healthcare professional or working toward that, we invite you to experience Hello Humankindness with us! CHI Saint Joseph Health provides you with the same level of care you provide for others. We care about our team members well-being and offer benefits that complement work/life balance such as:Paid Time Off (PTO)401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs with matchingMedical/Dental/Vision InsuranceMental Health resources for you and your familyWellness Program with rewards up to $450Tuition Reimbursement for future career growth and developmentAdoption AssistanceVoluntary Protection: Accident, Critical Illness, Identify Theft and Pet InsuranceShort and Long Term DisabilityFree Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits to support adult and child care needsEmployer DiscountsRelocation AssistanceEmployee Referral Bonuses up to $7,500Sign-on Bonuses up to $25,000Education Assistance (student loan payoff) up to $24,000for eligible hires and positionsLearn more about Continuing Care Hospital and its awards and recognitions here: Continuing Care HospitalResponsibilitiesJob Summary / PurposeSupervises, instructs, and evaluates Respiratory Care technical staff members, assists the Director/Manager in the overall management of the Respiratory Care Department, provides direct patient care as needed. Working Relationships: Respiratory Care Supervisors are responsible to the Director/Manager of Respiratory Care, and supervise the Respiratory Care Practitioners. They are in daily contact with subordinates, co-workers, patients, and other medical staff and physicians.Essential Key Job Responsibilities
Must be able to lift, push, or pull 50 lbs., sit, walk, stand extensively and be able to perform fine and gross motor skills. Physical coordination, mobility, verbal articulation, vision, and learning must be easily performed.
May be exposed to blood, body tissue and fluids regularly, as well as other hazardous waste materials. Must be able to tolerate environmental temperature fluctuations.
May be exposed to radiation, toxins, dust, cytotoxins, and/or poisonous substances. May be exposed, periodically to physical injury, burns, noise, and some electrical hazards.
Licensed Respiratory Therapists are qualified to perform respiratory care procedures as evidenced by education, training, experience and competency assessments. Preceptor supervision will be required during onboarding and orientation. The therapist should be able to independently carry out all respiratory therapy procedures at completion of orientation. Critical care competencies may require additional education and training (i.e. intubation, arterial line insertions) Once these competencies are completed the employee is able to independently perform the procedures
Other duties as assigned by management.
QualificationsRequired Education and ExperienceAssociate Degree in Respiratory CarePreferred Education and ExperienceAt least 5 years clinical experience preferred.Required Licensure and CertificationsResp-Lic:KY,RRT;BLS-CPR;ACLS - within 3 monthsPay Range$31.92 - $46.29 /hourWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Full-time