Registered Respiratory Therapist

$10000 Sign on BONUS Available

A Career with Us Offers:

Newly Adjusted Competitive Pay Rates
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Extended Illness Benefit (EIB)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Choice of Insurance Plans (Health Dental Vision Life)
Educational Assistance
Bereavement Leave
401(k) Match
Free Parking

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Measures lung capacity and analyzes blood samples using a blood gas analyzer. May perform tobacco cessation education bedside PFT EKGs etc as ordered by the provider.

Delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy per plan of care. Monitors records and communicates patient condition as appropriate.

Evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes current research and best practices.

Responds to codes and calls for emergent assistance. Assesses patient condition and delivers appropriate treatment.

Educates the patient and family about the patients illness and provides information about community support groups and other resources.

Monitors receives stocks and distributes respiratory care supplies and medical gas cylinders.

Maintains storage areas with required supply levels and equipment.

Disassembles cleans and sterilizes equipment and performs preventative maintenance and calibration of machines.

Performs all responsibilities as needed to fulfill required service levels

Qualifications External

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education

Kentucky Board of Respiratory Care License Required

Graduate of a CRT or RRT Program Preferred

Bachelors degree Preferred

Required Skills

Requires critical thinking skills decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Certifications:

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 60 days of hire
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 60 days of hire.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 60 days of hire.
Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) within 90 days of hire.
Kentucky Board of Respiratory Care

Remote Work :

No