Respiratory Therapist (CRT), Acute

About the role

Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Responsibilities

• Makes measures lung capacity and analyzes blood samples using a blood gas analyzer.
• Performs bedside PFTs, EKGs, and tobacco cessation education as ordered.
• Delivers and evaluates patient response to therapy per plan of care.
• Maintains and communicates patient condition appropriately.
• Responds to codes and emergent calls for respiratory assistance.
• Provides rapid assessment and appropriate intervention.
• Educates patients and families about illness management and community resources.
• Evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on outcomes, research, and best practices.
• Stocks and distributes respiratory care supplies and medical gas cylinders; maintains storage areas with required levels and equipment.
• Cleans, sterilizes, maintains, and calibrates equipment.
• Participates in performance improvement and continuing education.
• Provides quality patient care and works flexible shifts/units as needed.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Current KY respiratory therapist licensure.
• Education: Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy required.
• Licenses/Certifications: Current CRT or RRT license in state of practice; BCLS required; ACLS, PALS, and NRP preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience: Not specified.
• Skills: Not specified.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

Full-Time | Friday - Sunday 7p-7a