Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc.·Prestonsburg, Kentucky
Provides bedside respiratory care to both in-house and out-patient patients based on physician orders. Ensures compliance with infection control policies and OSHA regulations.
Overview Provides bedside respiratory care to patients as assigned by supervisors and given on the physician's written order for both in house and out patient care.
Minimum Education Must be a graduate of an approved school of respiratory care Required Licenses/Certifications Must be registered, or registry eligible, certified or certified eligible Must possess current state licenseCPR certification ACLS certificationPALS certification (optional)NALS certification (optional) Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities ACLS providerCPR providerPALS/NALS provider (optional) Required Regulations Required to comply with OSHA regulations for the N95 respirator training and fit testing.Adhere to infection control policies and guidelines appropriate for their work area. Hand hygiene and PPE (job applicable) followed when appropriate.
Must be a graduate of an approved respiratory care school and hold a current state license. Required certifications include CPR and ACLS, with PALS and NALS being optional.
Market context
Certified Respiratory Therapists in Kentucky are commonly needed in hospitals, emergency departments, and long-term care settings, where respiratory support is a routine part of patient care. This role is competitive because employers typically look for a current state license, approved respiratory care education, and active CPR and ACLS credentials, with PALS or NALS sometimes preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save research time, then confirm your certifications and license status before applying.
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