Respiratory Therapist Certified

Owensboro Health • Leitchfield, KY

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About The Position

Provides assessment, treatment, care, education, and evaluation for patients with respiratory insufficiencies. The role delivers and assesses ordered therapy according to the plan of care, monitors and communicates patient condition, and evaluates respiratory practices, medication administration, and treatment based on patient outcomes. It also responds to emergency resuscitation team calls and educates patients and families about illness, medications, community support groups, and other resources.

The position requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to work under minimal supervision in a stressful environment. The employee supports Owensboro Health’s mission, vision, core commitments, and business interests; follows organizational policies and procedures; and works consistently with a culture of compliance, safety, and high reliability. The role is per diem/PRN, with work hours of 7 a.m.–7 p.m. or 7 p.m.–7 a.m. and weekend work as needed.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or higher in Respiratory Therapy, or an associate’s degree or higher in a related field, required upon hire; a combination of education, training, and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required upon hire.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license in Kentucky required upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification required within 90 days of employment in this position.
• Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision and take appropriate action in a stressful environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver ordered therapy according to the plan of care and assess the patient’s response.
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
• Evaluate respiratory practice, medication administration, and treatment based on patient outcomes.
• Respond to emergency resuscitation team calls.
• Educate patients and families about the patient’s illness and medications, and provide information about community support groups and other resources.
• Support Owensboro Health’s mission, vision, core commitments, and business interests.
• Adhere to organizational policies and procedures and act consistently with a culture of compliance, safety, and high reliability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree