Registered Respiratory Therapist- PRN

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

Administers respiratory care and life support to patients with cardiopulmonary system deficiencies and abnormalities. Provides patient education on pulmonary disease processes, medications and therapies. Acts as a resource for Certified Respiratory Therapists, Respiratory Care Practitioners, and students. They act under the direction of the Medical Director, Director of Cardiopulmonary and the Respiratory Care Coordinator.

Minimum Education
Graduate of an accredited program for Respiratory Care.

Required Licenses
Registered Respiratory Therapist credentials with the National Board of Respiratory Care
Respiratory Care Practitioner Kentucky state license
Compliance with Continuing Education requirements
Certified in CPR/First Aid for Health Care Professionals

• Drug Screen
• Tuberculosis Test
• Physical Exam
• Respirator Fit

Screening Requirements:

Our Mission:

To improve the lives of those we serve by providing outstanding care and services through our confident, compassionate and exceptional healthcare professionals.

Our Vision:

To be chosen by our community and expanded service region based on proven outcomes as the trusted provider to care for their families, friends and neighbors.

Our Values:

Competence, Excellence, Compassion, Respect and Integrity.

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Respirator Care Practitio

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