Respiratory Therapist PRN

TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan with a 100% match

Education assistance

401(k) plan match

Education assistance

Employee stock purchase

Job summary

A regional hospital in Kentucky is seeking a PRN Respiratory Therapist to provide patient-centered respiratory care. The role includes performing diagnostic tests, administering therapies, and ensuring patient safety during critical situations. Qualifications include certification as a respiratory therapist and basic life support training within the first 30 days of employment. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in patient care and grow professionally. Apply today to join a top performer in quality healthcare.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Must possess a Certified Respiratory Therapist credential.
• Have experience with mechanical ventilation.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document patient assessment, including breath sounds and airway patency.
• Administer respiratory care therapies, including oxygen delivery and aerosol medications.
• Assist with placement of artificial airways and initiate mechanical ventilation.
• Monitor patients for therapeutic response and notify provider if needed.
• Respond to emergent patient situations as required.
• Respond to emergencies and ensure airway and ventilation during resuscitation.

Skills

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Patient assessment

Respiratory therapies administration

Mechanical ventilation skills

Emergency response

Education

Certified Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-CRT)

Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner (RRT/RCP-State)

Job description

Join to apply for the Respiratory Therapist PRN role at TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital

Shift: PRN

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Respiratory Therapist coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered respiratory care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. As a vital part of the patient care team, the Respiratory Therapist performs a variety of diagnostic tests and therapeutic procedures and monitors patients receiving invasive and noninvasive mechanical ventilation.

Responsibilities

• You will perform and document patient assessment, including breath sounds, airway patency, and cuff pressure. You will conduct diagnostic procedures to evaluate the need for, and response to, respiratory therapy.
• You will administer respiratory care therapies, including oxygen delivery, aerosol medication delivery, and chest physiotherapy.
• You will assist with placement of artificial airways. You will initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation.
• You will monitor patient for therapeutic response. You will notify provider and intervene as appropriate in the event of an unintended response.
• You will assist with transportation of ventilator-dependent patients.
• You will respond to emergent patient situations and ensure airway integrity and adequate ventilation during resuscitation as required.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-CRT)
• Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner (RRT/RCP-State)

About the Organization

TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital is a 200+ bed facility serving Southern Kentucky and surrounding areas. Recognized by the Joint Commission as a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures®, TriStar Greenview is a national leader in providing quality healthcare. Home of Kentucky's first CardioMEMS HF System, we are also an accredited chest pain center that provides state-of-the-art cardiac care to patients managing heart failure. The facility is also a Certified Primary Stroke Center.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr., HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Resp Care Practitioner PRN opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.