Respiratory Therapist/FT Night
Winchester, KY
$50,336 - $75,504
Job Description
$5000 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 patient's 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
· Kentucky Board of Respiratory Care License
· Graduate of a CRT or RRT Program
· Bachelor’s degree
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