Respiratory Care Practitioner — Critical Care & Education

Norton Healthcare; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

Relocation Assistance

Employee Referral Incentive

Comprehensive Benefits

Job summary

Norton Healthcare in Louisville seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner to join the patient care team. You will deliver quality respiratory therapy as ordered, initiate and evaluate protocols, assess care plans, and assist with discharge planning while maintaining accurate documentation.

You will educate patients and families about therapy modalities, monitor quality of care, and participate in in-service training. Strong critical thinking and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree required.
• CRT or RRT certification, RRT must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
• Respiratory Therapist (KY) license/certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality care as ordered by the patient's physicians.
• Initiate respiratory protocols and/or evaluate protocol steps across all therapy modalities.
• Assess, develop care plans, evaluate appropriateness of modalities, and assist with discharge planning as needed.
• Educate patient and family on medications and therapy modalities relevant to learning needs.
• Monitor quality of care and maintain neat, accurate documentation and billing entries.

Education

Associate Degree

CRT or RRT, (RRT must be obtained within 6 months of hire)

Respiratory Therapist (KY)

Job description

Norton Healthcare in Louisville seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner to join the patient care team. You will deliver quality respiratory therapy as ordered, initiate and evaluate protocols, assess care plans, and assist with discharge planning while maintaining accurate documentation.

You will educate patients and families about therapy modalities, monitor quality of care, and participate in in-service training. Strong critical thinking and teamwork are essential.