Respiratory Therapist/Days/12Hrs

Kindred Healthcare; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to deliver critical care in a specialized setting. This role involves administering respiratory care, monitoring patients, and collaborating with a dedicated clinical team. Candidates must possess appropriate certifications and be experienced in acute care environments.

Qualifications

• Current Respiratory Therapist License issued from state.
• Current credential as Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT or CRT).
• BLS and ACLS Certifications required.
• Minimum one year experience in acute care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer safe and competent respiratory care.
• Monitor mechanical ventilation and patients' conditions.
• Teach and train staff regarding respiratory care.

Skills

Patient assessment

Mechanical ventilation monitoring

Understanding blood work results

Teaching and training

Education

Education required for Registry by National Board of Respiratory Care

Job description

ScionHealth is committed to a culture of service excellence as demonstrated by our employees’ adherence to the service excellence principles of Pride, Teamwork, Compassion, Integrity, Respect, Fun, Professionalism, and Responsibility.

As our most acute level of care, our specialty hospitals offer the same critical care patients receive in a traditional hospital or intensive care unit, but for an extended recovery period. Our clinicians play a vital role in the recovery process for chronic, critically ill and medically complex patients.

As a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT or CRT)you will:

• Be responsible for administering safe and competent respiratory care as ordered per physician, monitoring mechanical ventilation, administering medications, patient assessment, understanding ramifications of hemodynamic monitoring, understanding blood work results, monitoring, teaching, and training

Education:

• Education required for Registry by National Board of Respiratory Care

Certification:

• Current Respiratory Therapist License issued from their state

• Current credential as Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT or CRT) issued by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)

• BLS Certification required

• ACLS Certification required

Experience:

• Minimum one (1) year experience in acute care setting preferred