Overview

Welcome to Saint Joseph Hospital, a 433-bed hospital founded in 1877 by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth as the first Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Led by Sister Euphrasia Stafford, the mission to provide compassionate care to the poor and underserved is still carried out today. Saint Joseph Hospital holds over two dozen national ranks and recognitions and is recognized as a 2024 Best Place to Work in Kentucky.

Whether you are an experienced healthcare professional or working toward that, we invite you to experienceHello 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 Disability Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits to support adult and child care needsEmployer DiscountsRelocation Assistance*Employee Referral Bonuses up to $7,500*Sign-on Bonuses up to $10,000*Education Assistance (student loan payoff) up to $24,000*

*for eligible hires

Learn more about Saint Joseph Hospital and it's awards and recognitions here:Saint Joseph Hospital

Responsibilities
Job Summary / Purpose

The Pulmonary Specialist II is a competent Registered Respiratory Therapist whose primary role is in Pulmonary Function. Performs basic pulmonary function studies, and administers therapy per physician orders. Provides instruction to both the patient and family/caregiver related to procedures and disease processes. As a member of the direct patient care team, provides direct assistance to physicians and other care health professionals with pulmonary function related procedures as assigned within the scope of the professional certification. The Specialist will possess working knowledge of respiratory care and has displayed age-specific competence for all age groups serviced by the facility. Delivers exceptional patient care and adheres to standards and guidelines established by respiratory agencies and CHI Saint Joseph Hospital to ensure optimal patient safety and customer service.

Essential Key Job ResponsibilitiesPEOPLE - 20%Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team focused work unit that actively helps one other to achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with all members of the patient care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner. When called

upon to do so, serves as a preceptor to newly hired employees and/or respiratory therapy students.

SERVICE - 30%Performs basic Pulmonary Function Diagnostic Testing to include but not limited to: arterial blood gas analysis, pulse oximetry, Body Plethysmography, flow volume loops, lung volume determination, airway resistance measurement, breath diffusion capacity, maximal inspiratory and expiratory pressures and bronchodilator administration.Assists in performing various protocols for cardiopulmonary exercise testing and monitoring.Assists in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and manual ventilation during resuscitation attempts and aides in rapid response calls when appropriate.Provides care for the physical needs of patients including by executing various respiratory care concepts to maximize performance. This includes: positioning, physiology, procedure preparation, and technical factors. Modifies technical factors to achieve desired results and recognizes complications / limitations associated with certain procedures. Proactively identifies how to address these for optimum outcomes.

QUALITY/SAFETY - 30%Follows safety standards, policies and procedures established for respiratory care, the department and hospital. Adheres to all departmental based safety initiatives and standards of practice. Reports near misses and inputs errors promptly into IRIS to improve processes and identify trends.Identifies opportunities for corrective action and process improvement providing recommendations, and contributes to meeting departmental and hospital targets for quality and safety.Troubleshoots, calibrates and performs preventive maintenance and quality control on all equipment and analyzers per department guidelines, documenting activities. Assembles, prepares, cleans and operates diagnostic equipment, monitoring equipment and accessories in accordance with manufacturing recommendations and department guidelines. Reports malfunctions.Provides direct assistance to physicians, performing tests as ordered, assessing and assuring quality, acceptability and reliability of results; takes corrective action and involves others as needed toward achievement of this end.

FINANCE - 10%Accurately documents all patient care and respiratory related activities and procedures in the appropriate documentation system. Enter charges at the time service is delivered.

Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks.

GROWTH/INNOVATION -10%Participates in departmental projects and shared governance activities.Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development as a Respiratory Care Practitioner/Pulmonary Function Technologist.Fosters a positive and constructive teaching environment by engaging students and co-workers in learning opportunities that are valuable and in alignment with business objectives.

The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

Associate’s Degree in Cardiopulmonary Services or Respiratory Care from an accredited respiratory therapy educational program.

Required Licensure and Certifications

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BLS-CPR within 5 days ACLS within 3 months RRT

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Training

The incumbent shall be skilled in interpersonal communication to the level that is required to effectively interact with patients, visitors and members of the healthcare team. The incumbent shall possess critical thinking skills adequate to evaluate patient conditions and recommend appropriate intervention (or to seek assistance when necessary). The incumbent shall display time management

skills that are sufficient to organize scheduled tasks in a manner that ensures delivery of high quality respiratory care.