Respiratory Care Practitioner - Relocation & Tuition Aid

Norton Healthcare, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

Relocation Assistance

Employee Referral Incentive

Comprehensive Benefits

Job summary

Norton Healthcare, Inc. in Louisville seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner to provide quality respiratory therapy, initiate protocols, develop care plans, and assist with discharge planning. You will educate patients and families and participate in quality monitoring as part of the patient care team.

The role emphasizes clinical excellence in a hospital setting, with opportunities for professional growth and collaboration across departments.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required.
• KY Respiratory Therapist license required.
• RRT or CRT credential; RRT must be obtained within 12 months of hire.
• One year of respiratory care experience in a critical care setting preferred.
• National credentials (CRT/RT or RRT) encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy as ordered by physicians.
• Initiate and evaluate respiratory protocols and modalities.
• Develop care plans and assess appropriateness of care.
• Educate patients and families on medications and therapies.
• Monitor quality of care and document activities accurately.
• Assist in discharge planning and operate within the patient care team.

Education

Associate Degree

KY Respiratory Therapist license

RRT or CRT credential

One year CCU respiratory experience

Job description

Norton Healthcare, Inc. in Louisville seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner to provide quality respiratory therapy, initiate protocols, develop care plans, and assist with discharge planning. You will educate patients and families and participate in quality monitoring as part of the patient care team.

The role emphasizes clinical excellence in a hospital setting, with opportunities for professional growth and collaboration across departments.