Certified Respiratory Therapist

1 month ago
Kentucky$51,750 - $76,960/yearFull TimeRespiratory Therapist

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18% above median for Respiratory Therapist in KY

Accepting this costs you $47k over 3 years

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Job Description

About the Role

Join CHI Saint Joseph Health System as a Certified Respiratory Therapist – Sign-On Bonus, Loan Repayment in United States. Where You’ll Work 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 underserved is still carried out today.

Key Responsibilities

  • being and exceptional problem
  • solving abilities will drive success in this vital role. Plans and administers non
  • Sign On Bonus up to $25,000 and Student Loan Payback up to $24,000 for Eligible Hires

Requirements

  • CPR, upon hire and Advanced Cardiac Life Support, within 90 Days

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $51,750 - $76,960/year
  • Signing bonus: $25,000.
  • Student loan repayment assistance.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers a signing bonus, student loan benefits. Work with CHI Saint Joseph Health System in United States.

Key Skills

Cardiopulmonary careVentilator managementOxygen therapyNebulizer treatmentsAirway managementIncentive spirometryPatient assessmentCritical thinkingCOPD careAerosol therapyHumidity therapySpecialty gas therapyBasic Life SupportAdvanced Cardiac Life Support
Healthcarevia Icims

Position Insights

Respiratory Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Respiratory Therapy position at CHI Saint Joseph Health System is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

CHI Saint Joseph Health System lists compensation for this psychologist position at $52k to $77k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Kentucky.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Cardiopulmonary care, Ventilator management, Oxygen therapy, Nebulizer treatments, Airway management, Incentive spirometry, Patient assessment, Critical thinking. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Respiratory Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Respiratory Therapist will provide specialized cardiopulmonary care, including ventilator management, oxygen therapy, and aerosolized medication administration. They are responsible for assessing patient needs, developing care plans, and ensuring effective intervention in both routine and emerge...

Benefits package: Sign-On Bonus up to $25,000, Student Loan Payback up to $24,000, Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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