Respiratory Therapist Weekend Nights

BHS•Elizabethtown, KY

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The 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, therapist assists 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

Graduate from an accredited respiratory therapy program required.
Current Kentucky Respiratory Care license required.
Registered Respiratory therapist (RRT) OR Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in respiratory therapy preferred.

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.
Follow all applicable rules and regulations established by the licensure board.