Respiratory Care Practitioner | Critical Care Team

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance to aid with school

Relocation Assistance to Louisville/So

Employee Referral Incentive

Comprehensive Benefits to choose from

Job summary

Norton Healthcare in Louisville, KY is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to join our patient care team. You will deliver respiratory therapies, assess patient needs, and collaborate with physicians to ensure safe, effective treatment.

Responsibilities include initiating protocols, developing care plans, assisting with discharge planning, educating patients and families, and maintaining accurate documentation and billing entries.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required.
• CRT or RRT certification (RRT within 6 months).
• KY Respiratory Therapist license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality care as ordered by physicians.
• Initiate and evaluate respiratory protocols across modalities.
• Assess and develop care plans with discharge planning assist.
• Educate patients and families on therapies.
• Document accurately, enter charges, and monitor supplies.
• Maintain knowledge via department communications.

Skills

Critical thinking

Documentation

Patient education

Education

Associate Degree

CRT or RRT certification

KY Respiratory Therapist license

Job description

Norton Healthcare in Louisville, KY is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to join our patient care team. You will deliver respiratory therapies, assess patient needs, and collaborate with physicians to ensure safe, effective treatment.

Responsibilities include initiating protocols, developing care plans, assisting with discharge planning, educating patients and families, and maintaining accurate documentation and billing entries.