Part-Time Respiratory Therapist — Weekend Impact

1000 Owensboro Health, Inc.; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Owensboro Health Regional Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide assessment, treatment, and education for patients with respiratory insufficiencies. The role involves delivering therapy, monitoring patient status, and communicating outcomes within a dynamic clinical team.

Qualifications include an Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy (or related field), NBRC certifications, and Kentucky licensure with BLS.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher in Respiratory Therapy required upon hire.
• Associate's degree or higher in related field required upon hire.
• NBRC certification (CRT or RRT) required within 12 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy per plan of care.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
• Evaluates respiratory practice, medications, and treatments based on outcomes.
• Responds to emergency resuscitation team calls.
• Educates patient and family about illness, medications, and community resources.

Skills

Critical thinking

Independence

Stress management

Education

Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy

Associate's degree in related field

Tools

NBRC CRT/RRT certifications

KY Respiratory Care Practitioner license

BLS Certification

Job description

Owensboro Health Regional Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide assessment, treatment, and education for patients with respiratory insufficiencies. The role involves delivering therapy, monitoring patient status, and communicating outcomes within a dynamic clinical team.

Qualifications include an Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy (or related field), NBRC certifications, and Kentucky licensure with BLS.