Respiratory Therapist (CRT)PRN, Acute Care

Lifepoint Health • Georgetown, KY

148d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Licenses: Certified Respiratory Care Therapist; Valid and Current KY Board of Respiratory Care
• (BLS) Basic Life Support required one month from hire/transfer date.
• (ACLS) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support six months from hire/transfer date.
• (PALS) Pediatric Advanced Life Support six months from hire/transfer date.

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

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• Options for accident, critical illness, long-term, short-term, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Professional development opportunities
• Free Parking

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees