Respiratory Care Practitioner

U.S. Air Force Reserve; Kentucky; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A military health organization is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to provide critical care for Airmen and their families. Responsibilities include diagnosing and treating respiratory diseases, performing diagnostic tests, and assisting in critical procedures. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to blend a civilian career with military service, ensuring comprehensive care within the Military Health System.

Qualifications

• Must be knowledgeable in respiratory care practices.
• Ability to manage ventilators and conduct various diagnostic tests.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with patients and medical teams.

Responsibilities

• Work with physicians to diagnose and treat heart and lung diseases.
• Perform diagnostic studies such as ECGs and ultrasounds.
• Provide critical care respiratory therapy.

Job description

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Caring for Airmen and their families requires the knowledge and skills of thousands of individuals. Respiratory Care Practitioners assist physicians who diagnose and treat diseases of the heart and lungs by performing essential lab and clinical functions for patients in their care. From managing ventilators to conducting blood tests, ECGs and ultrasounds, these highly trained professionals help prevent, monitor and minimize heart and lung diseases within the Military Health System.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work with physicians and other health professionals to diagnose and treat diseases of the heart and lungs
• Perform diagnostic studies such as pulmonary function tests, exercise stress tests, ECGs and ultrasounds
• Provide critical care respiratory therapy, including the use of sophisticated life-support equipment
• Draw blood from patients for testing
• Assist in procedures such as cardiac catheterization, bronchoscopies and endobronchial ultrasounds

About the Air National Guard

The Air National Guard is a unique military branch that offers you great careers while giving you the flexibility to work full-time or part-time. This means you can have a full-time civilian career while serving as a military member in your community. By choosing to join the Air National Guard, you will be trained by the best technical experts in your field and will receive valuable leadership skills that will propel your future to new heights.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider and Other

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care and Wellness and Fitness Services