- Location
- LaGrange - 1025 New Moody Lane, LaGrange, KY, United States of America
- Type
- Part-time
- Department
- Healthcare
- Source
- Workday
Description
Summary
Respiratory therapist for 12-hour night shift covering all aspects of respiratory care.Job Description:
Respiratory Care Therapist (CRT/RRT)- Part Time, Nights
Status: Part Time
Shift: Third
** Every third weekend required**
Job Summary:
The registered respiratory therapist assesses, treats, and monitors patients with respiratory diseases and conditions. This includes the delivery of medicated and non-medicated therapy as ordered by the provider. Additionally, therapists provide invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilator support for acute respiratory failure. As part of patient assessment and management, the therapist performs diagnostic test procedures. In addition, therapists assist in departmental operations by addicting with quality improvement projects, equipment and supplies. The certified therapist follows all applicable rules and regulations established by the licensure board depending on the state in which respiratory therapy is practiced.
Requirements:
Requires successful completion of accredited program for Respiratory Care.
NBRC Certification Required (CRT/RRT).
Active Kentucky Respiratory Care Practitioner License Required.
Basic Cardiac Life Support due within 90 days of hire.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support due within 6 months of hire.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program due within 6 months of hire.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support due within 6 months of hire.