Respiratory Therapist - PRN, Growth & Community Impact

Lifepoint Health; Maysville (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Continuing education

Free parking

Job summary

Meadowview Regional Medical Center in Maysville, KY is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to support cardiopulmonary services. You will measure lung capacity, analyze samples, deliver and monitor therapy, and respond to codes per the plan of care.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED or Associate Degree in Science, Kentucky Respiratory Therapist licensure, current RRT credential, and BLS certification. Three or more years of CP services experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or Associate Degree in Science required.
• Kentucky Respiratory Therapist licensure required.
• Current RRT credential required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Measures lung capacity and analyzes samples using a blood gas analyzer.
• Delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy per plan of care.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
• Responds to codes and emergent situations and administers treatments.
• Educates patients and families about illness and available resources.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Cardiopulmonary care

Patient education

Emergency response

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree in Science

Job description

Meadowview Regional Medical Center in Maysville, KY is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to support cardiopulmonary services. You will measure lung capacity, analyze samples, deliver and monitor therapy, and respond to codes per the plan of care.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED or Associate Degree in Science, Kentucky Respiratory Therapist licensure, current RRT credential, and BLS certification. Three or more years of CP services experience are preferred.