Respiratory Care Practitioner — Growth & Tuition

45 Fayette County Hospital; Kentucky; Sur place; USD 42 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Professional development

Tuition reimbursement

On-site training

Résumé du poste

The Respiratory Care Practitioner at 45 Fayette County Hospital conducts evaluations, administers therapies, and educates patients with cardiopulmonary conditions per physician orders. The role includes coordination of Cardiac Rehab classes and performing diagnostic tests across inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings.

Hours vary with compensation starting at $30.56 per hour and rising to $47.37 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• AS: Respiratory Therapy is required.
• ACLS within 90 days of hire.
• BLS or CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
• Licensed Respiratory Therapist (state license required).

Responsabilités

• Assembles and checks equipment, identifies malfunctions, and takes corrective actions.
• Performs therapeutic respiratory procedures to maintain airway and clears secretions.
• Evaluates prescribed care plans, suggests modifications, and participates in plan development.
• Documents patient status and notifies relevant staff of changes.
• Educates patients in Cardiac Rehab and coordinates related classes.
• Performs EKGs, Holter monitoring, stress tests in various settings.
• Administers pulmonary treatments including function tests, nebulizers, oxygen, ventilation, and endotracheal care.

Formation

AS: Respiratory Therapy

Licensed Respiratory Therapist

ACLS Certification

BLS/CPR Certification

Description du poste

The Respiratory Care Practitioner at 45 Fayette County Hospital conducts evaluations, administers therapies, and educates patients with cardiopulmonary conditions per physician orders. The role includes coordination of Cardiac Rehab classes and performing diagnostic tests across inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings.

Hours vary with compensation starting at $30.56 per hour and rising to $47.37 per hour based on experience.