Respiratory Care Therapist (CRT/RRT) Part Time Nights
About The Position
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
- Successful completion of an accredited program for Respiratory Care.
- NBRC Certification Required (CRT/RRT).
- Active Kentucky Respiratory Care Practitioner License Required.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification due within 90 days of hire.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification due within 6 months of hire.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification due within 6 months of hire.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification due within 6 months of hire.
Responsibilities
- Assess, treat, and monitor patients with respiratory diseases and conditions.
- Deliver medicated and non-medicated therapy as ordered by the provider.
- Provide invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilator support for acute respiratory failure.
- Perform diagnostic test procedures as part of patient assessment and management.
- Assist in departmental operations by contributing to quality improvement projects, equipment, and supplies management.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
