Respiratory Therapist (CRT) PRN, Acute

Lifepoint Health • Somerset, KY

4h • Onsite

About The Position

A Respiratory Therapist (CRT) assists respiratory therapists with preparing for and providing patient care. Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is a modern, state-of-the-art 295-bed acute care facility, offering an advanced neurosurgery program with Spine Center accreditation amongst other specialty services. The City of Somerset blends southern hospitality with abundant recreational opportunities including a 65,000-acre lake with 1,200 miles of shoreline. Somerset is host to nationally recognized, high quality performing and visual arts, concerts and other special events to the community. Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Their diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. They are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members they serve.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GE or Associate Degree in Science required
• Current Respiratory Therapist Licensure to practice in the state of Kentucky.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification or obtained within 90 days of hire date.
• Current American Heart Association ACLS certification or obtained within 90 days of hire date
• Current American Heart Association PALS certification or obtained within 90 days of hire date.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

• Three or more years of previous experience in all aspects of cardiopulmonary services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Delivers routine therapy as delegated by a therapist.
• Responds to codes and calls for emergent assistance.
• Assesses patient condition and delivers appropriate treatment.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition.
• Educates the patient and family about the patient's illness and provides information about community support groups and other resources.
• Monitors, receives, stocks, and distributes respiratory care supplies and medical gas cylinders.
• Maintains storage areas with required supply levels and equipment.
• Disassembles, cleans, and sterilizes equipment, and performs preventative maintenance and calibration of machines.

Benefits

• Higher education and certification tuition assistance
• Loan assistance
• 401(k) retirement package and company match
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs)
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

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