Pulmonary Technologist, 6:30a-3p, Thursdays & Fridays

Norton Healthcare; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Norton Healthcare in Louisville, KY seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide high-quality patient care in a hospital setting. You will perform respiratory therapies as ordered, monitor patient status, and collaborate with physicians and nursing staff to ensure safety and effective treatment.

The role requires a diploma, at least 1 year of respiratory care experience, and certification such as CRT or RRT with RRT obtained within 6 months of hire; licensure as a KY Respiratory Therapist is

Qualifications

• One year of respiratory care experience.
• Diploma required.
• CRT or RRT certification; RRT must be obtained within 6 months of hire; Respiratory Therapist (KY) licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality care as ordered by the patient’s physician(s).
• Provide patient and family education related to medications, therapy and diagnostic modalities. provided.
• Ensure accurate patient documentation and monitoring.
• Orders supplies and medications.
• Assist in other duties as assigned.

Education

Diploma

Job description

Responsibilities

Report to work on time and ready to work in a quiet professional manner, following hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Provide quality care as ordered by the patient’s physician(s). Provide patient and family education related to medications, therapy and diagnostic modalities provided. Ensures accurate patient documentation and monitoring. orders supplies and medications. Assist in other duties as assigned. Maintains current knowledge via hospital and department communication tools. Identifies problems and recommends ideas and solutions.

Qualifications

Required

• One year in respiratory care
• Diploma
• One of: CRT or RRT, RRT must be obtained within 6 months of hire. AND Respiratory Therapist (KY)

Desired

• Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist OR Advanced Pulmonary Function Technologist