PRN Respiratory Therapist Cardiac Rehab

BHS • Elizabethtown, KY

6d

About The Position

The Respiratory Care Therapist manages and provides age-appropriate patient care for adolescent through geriatric patients. Care includes addressing patients’ immediate and short-term needs and planning for long-term needs. The therapist’s scope of practice is determined by the Kentucky Board of Respiratory Care, AARC Guidelines, and Baptist Health Hardin patient care services policies, procedures, and standards of practice. This is a PRN (as-needed) position in Cardiac Rehab.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited respiratory therapy program.
• Hold a current Kentucky Respiratory Care license through the KBRC.
• Hold either Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).

Responsibilities

• Manage and provide age-appropriate respiratory care for adolescent through geriatric patients.
• Address patients’ immediate and short-term care needs and plan for their long-term needs.
• Practice within the scope established by the Kentucky Board of Respiratory Care, AARC Guidelines, and Baptist Health Hardin policies, procedures, and standards of practice.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed