Registered Respiratory Therapist: PRN/Flex

Ephraim McDowell Health • Danville, KY

4h

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist is a professional care giver under the direction of
the Systems Director Respiratory Services or designee, who utilizes physician’s
orders and standards, plans, provides and directs care and teaching of patients
and families. Must be able to perform functions required of the Respiratory Care
Provider including: medication administration, documentation, education of
disease process, collaboration with other healthcare providers, maintain
infection control and safety standards, technical skills within the scope of
practice, and critical thinking. The Respiratory Therapist will participate in
direct patient care. Responsible for leadership of self and others and functions
as the Charge Therapist when designated. Adheres to the Kentucky Board of
Respiratory Care Scope of Practice. Exhibits the F.I.R.S.T. values
(Friendliness, Innovation, Respect, Service, and Trust).

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year experience in Respiratory Care preferred.

Responsibilities

• medication administration
• documentation
• education of disease process
• collaboration with other healthcare providers
• maintain infection control and safety standards
• technical skills within the scope of practice
• critical thinking
• direct patient care
• leadership of self and others
• functions as the Charge Therapist when designated

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed