Pulmonary Technologist, Days

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

Job summary

Norton Healthcare, Inc. in Louisville, KY seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide care per physician orders, educate patients and families about therapies, and document care accurately.

The role requires a diploma, one year in respiratory care, and CRT or RRT credentials with RRT to be obtained within six months of hire; a KY license is required for this position.

Qualifications

• One year in respiratory care
• Diploma is required
• CRT or RRT; RRT must be obtained within 6 months of hire

Responsibilities

• Report to work on time and prepared per hospital policies.
• Provide quality care as ordered by the physician(s).
• Educate patients and families about medications, therapy and diagnostic modalities.
• Ensure accurate patient documentation and monitoring.
• Order supplies and medications.
• Assist in other duties as assigned.
• Maintain current knowledge via hospital and department communication tools.
• Identify problems and recommend ideas and solutions.

Skills

CRT or RRT

RRT within 6 months

KY Respiratory Therapist license

Respiratory care experience

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