- Location
- Paducah - 2501 Kentucky Avenue, Paducah, KY, United States of America
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Healthcare
- Education
- Associate
- Source
- Workday
Description
Summary
Job Description:
Full Time/ 36 hours weekly
12 hours shift /Night Shift
Job Description
The Respiratory Therapist provides basic respiratory care to neonates through geriatrics in generally predictable, although critical, situations under the supervision of the manager and with shift supervisor resource. Staff practitioners will be responsible for the delivery of quality patient care and basic quality improvement data retrieval based on specific instructions and guidelines.
Job Duties
Performs respiratory care procedures in response to patient needs, physical direction/orders, and within the limits of established Baptist Health Paducah and Respiratory Care department policies and procedures.
Has access to medication storage areas pertinent to required job tasks. Maintains a secure medication storage area.
Assesses the respiratory status of assigned patients through physical exam, chart review of history/physical and response to ordered therapies.
Performs airway management and cardiopulmonary resuscitation as required.
Communicates the patient care plan thoroughly and effectively with peers, physicians, and nursing staff maintains a team focus during and between shifts. Maintains good customer service/communication skills. Provides shift change report to oncoming staff.
Requirements
CRT or RRT Credential – National Board of Respiratory Care
Kentucky Mandatory Certificate/License
Associate degree
Benefits
Tuition Assistance reimbursement program
Paid Time Off available for use upon hire
Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
Employee Assistance Program
Retirement plans with company match
