Respiratory Therapist PRN

Select Medical; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Kentucky Rehabilitation Hospital, a Select Medical and Vibra Healthcare partnership, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a PRN role in Bowling Green, KY. This position involves evaluating patients, administering respiratory therapies, and monitoring responses to treatment in an inpatient rehabilitation setting.

Responsibilities include operating ventilatory equipment, performing chest physiotherapy, and assisting with procedures as prescribed.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required.
• Current state licensure required.
• ACLS required within 6 months of hire. (Agency RT must have ACLS upon first shift, PRN staff must have ACLS upon hire).
• NBRC credential preferred; RRT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patient and recommends a treatment plan.
• Explains purpose and procedure of treatments, tests, and equipment to the patients, and provides necessary education upon discharging to home.
• Operates ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizers to administer prescribed therapies.
• Performs chest physiotherapy, suctioning, oximetry and capnography monitoring as per policy.
• Reviews chest x-rays for need of further evaluation.
• Performs 12-Lead EKG and basic arrhythmia recognition.
• Performs pulmonary function studies.
• Assists with procedures related to respiratory care (e.g., Bronchoscopy, Chest Tube placement).
• Performs tracheostomy care, including insertion/removal of tubes.
• Performs arterial puncture and monitors ventilation effectiveness.
• Performs CPR per BLS/ACLS guidelines.
• Documents treatments and patient responses in chart.

Skills

BLS certification

ACLS within 6 months

Current state licensure

NBRC credential

RRT preferred

Job description

Overview

Southern Kentucky Rehabilitation HospitalA Select Medical and Vibra Healthcare partnership

Position: Respiratory TherapistLocation: Bowling Green, KYSchedule: PRNCompensation: $33.00 per hour

Our Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.

Why Join Us:

• Start Strong:Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities
• Foster Well-being: We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members. Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year.
• Your Impact Matters:Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patient and recommends a treatment plan.
• Explains purpose and procedure of treatments, tests, and equipment to the patients, and provides necessary education upon discharging to home.
• Conducts physician prescribed treatments of a routine nature operating various ventilatory equipment, both invasive and non-invasive, various oxygen and aerosol devices, and various nebulizer devices in order to administer prescribed medications, humidification, ventilation and oxygenation to the patient.
• Performs chest physiotherapy by operating various equipment to promote secretion clearance, suctioning of the patient by various methods (oropharyngeal, nasal and tracheal), oximetry and capnography monitoring according to policy.
• Performs routine review of patient's chest x-rays to determine need for further evaluation.
• Performs 12-Lead EKG and basic arrhythmia recognition.
• Performs pulmonary function studies according to policy (i.e. NIF, VC etc.)
• Assists with procedures relating to respiratory care according to policy (i.e. Bronchoscopy, Perc Trachs, Chest Tube placement, etc.), where applicable.
• Performs adequate drainage of chest via PleurX catheter or similar device where applicable.
• Performs tracheostomy care according to policy, including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes (emergent and non-emergent).
• Performs arterial puncture according to policy and is able to determine efficiency of ventilation, as well as monitoring, recording and reporting of test results, where applicable.
• Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation according to BLS and ACLS guidelines.
• Performs insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes via free hand technique and/or video laryngoscope system, where applicable.
• Records all pertinent information of treatments, and patient response to treatments on respiratory care records and patient chart (including pre and post-assessment according to policy).
• Communicates with attending and pulmonary physician's concerning the efficiency of therapy administered to the patient.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• BLS certification required.
• Current state licensure required.
• ACLS required within 6 months of hire. (Agency RT must have ACLS upon first shift, PRN staff must have ACLS upon hire).

Preferred Qualifications

• Must possess "Active" credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or state equivalent; RRT preferred.
• One (1) year of related experience preferred.

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans