Respiratory Care Practitioner — Impactful Patient Care & Education

Norton Healthcare, Inc.; Madison (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

Relocation Assistance

Employee Referral Incentive

Comprehensive Benefits

Job summary

Norton Healthcare, Inc. is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to provide high-quality respiratory care per physician orders in a patient-centered setting.

Responsibilities include initiating and evaluating protocols, developing care plans, and assisting with discharge planning. The role requires strong clinical judgment, education of patients and families, and active participation in quality of care initiatives.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required.
• CRT or RRT certification; RRT must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
• Respiratory Therapist licensure in KY.
• Desired: 1 year of respiratory care in a critical care setting.
• Desired: National certification (CRT/RR) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).

Responsibilities

• Provide quality respiratory care as ordered by physicians.
• Initiate and evaluate respiratory protocols and therapies.
• Assess, develop, and adjust care plans; assist with discharge planning.
• Educate patients and families on medications and therapy modalities.
• Maintain neat, accurate documentation and enter charges for billing.
• Support daily operations: monitor supplies and medications; participate in in-service training.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Associate Degree

CRT or RRT (RRT within 6 months)

Respiratory Therapist (KY)

Job description

Norton Healthcare, Inc. is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to provide high-quality respiratory care per physician orders in a patient-centered setting.

Responsibilities include initiating and evaluating protocols, developing care plans, and assisting with discharge planning. The role requires strong clinical judgment, education of patients and families, and active participation in quality of care initiatives.