Registered Respiratory Therapist - Patient Care & Education

Murray-Calloway County Hospital; Murray (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Murray-Calloway County Hospital in Murray, KY, seeks a Respiratory Therapist to administer respiratory care and life support for patients with cardiopulmonary issues, under medical direction. You will educate patients about pulmonary diseases, medications, and therapies, and serve as a resource for therapists, practitioners, and students.

The role requires graduation from an accredited respiratory care program and NBRC credentials with Kentucky state licensure; CPR/First Aid certification and

Qualifications

• Must be graduate of an accredited respiratory care program.
• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist credentials; KY state license preferred.
• CPR/First Aid certification and CE requirements

Responsibilities

• Administers respiratory care and life support to patients.
• Provides patient education on pulmonary disease processes, medications and therapies.
• Acts as a resource for Certified Respiratory Therapists, Respiratory Care Practitioners, and students.

Skills

Patient education

Team collaboration

Respiratory therapy

Education

Accredited respiratory care program

Job description

Murray-Calloway County Hospital in Murray, KY, seeks a Respiratory Therapist to administer respiratory care and life support for patients with cardiopulmonary issues, under medical direction. You will educate patients about pulmonary diseases, medications, and therapies, and serve as a resource for therapists, practitioners, and students.

The role requires graduation from an accredited respiratory care program and NBRC credentials with Kentucky state licensure; CPR/First Aid certification and