Respiratory Therapist PRN

Southern Kentucky Rehabilitation Hospital; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k eligibility

Orientation program

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Southern Kentucky Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a PRN role in Bowling Green, KY. The position involves evaluating patients, delivering respiratory therapies and managing ventilatory support as prescribed by physicians.

Responsibilities include chest physiotherapy, airway management, EKGs, pulmonary function tests, and documentation. The role requires current state licensure, BLS, and ACLS within 6 months of hire; NBRC credential is preferred.

Qualifications

• BLS certification is required.
• Current state licensure is required.
• ACLS within 6 months of hire is required (for agency RT ACLS upon first shift; PRN staff ACLS upon hire).
• NBRC credential active preferred; RRT preferred for some roles.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients using ventilatory equipment (invasive and non-invasive).
• Perform chest physiotherapy, bronchoscopy-related tasks, and airway clearance procedures.
• Conduct arterial puncture and monitor ventilation efficacy; record results.
• Perform 12-lead EKG and basic arrhythmia recognition.
• Record treatments and patient responses in care records; communicate with physicians.

Skills

BLS certification

ACLS within 6 months

Current state licensure

NBRC credential active

RRT preferred

1 year related experience preferred

Job description

Southern Kentucky Rehabilitation Hospital

A Select Medical and Vibra Healthcare partnership

Position: Respiratory Therapist

Location: Bowling Green, KY

Schedule: PRN

Compensation: $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
• 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 (Crs) according to BLS and ACLS guidelines.. The?80-C1 ...?? But actual... maybe result;?? Not exactly; but keep the text they decorate, etc. ?
• 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.

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.