Respiratory Therapist RRT/CRT

St. Elizabeth Healthcare; Edgewood (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Respiratory Therapist in Edgewood, Kentucky. In this full-time role, you'll administer essential respiratory treatments and ensure patient satisfaction through professional interactions. This position offers an opportunity to grow within a supportive team while making a significant impact on patient care. You'll work in a dynamic environment, enhancing your skills and contributing to the well-being of the community. If you are passionate about healthcare and looking for a fulfilling career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist credential required.
• ACLS certification needed post-hire.

Responsibilities

• Administers respiratory treatments to restore normal cardio-pulmonary function.
• Interacts with patients and healthcare team using AIDET methodology.

Skills

Respiratory Therapy

Patient Care

ACLS Certification

Education

Associate Degree in Applied Science

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Job description

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Job Type

Regular

Scheduled Hours

36

Job Summary

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is hiring a Respiratory Therapist RRT/CRT for our Respiratory Therapy Unit located within the Edgewood Hospital.

Respiratory Therapist RRT/CRT, Respiratory Therapy

Shift/Hours: Full-Time 36 hours/week, 11A - 11P

Job Description

Administers safe, effective respiratory treatments, and effective medical gas therapy consistent with current standards of practice, to restore normal cardio-pulmonary function.

Customer Service Meets Customer Relations Expectations

• Is accountable for his/her behavior.
• Interacts with internal and external customers using AIDET methodology
• Is accountable for his/her behavior. Actions contribute to improved customer satisfaction outcome
• Interacts with internal and external customers.
  
  

Meets Professionalism Standards

• Conducts himself/herself in a professional manner
• Assumes the responsibility for his/her professional growth and development.
• Uses proper communications channels, maintains confidentially of customer information and protected healthcare information, (PHI)
• Attends staff meetings as required, participates in training programs, ensures completion of annual competencies.
• Stays up to date with Health System information by reviewing written and electronic communications from various sectors of the System.
• Works within and as a member of the Sleep Disorders Team but is able to function independently when necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

CRT will also be considered at the appropriate CRT rate.

Qualifications

Education, Credentials, Licenses:

• Registered Respiratory Therapist as described by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Holds current mandatory certification in the state to practice Respiratory Therapy in the state where work is being performed.
• Associate degree in applied science or equivalent.
• All Registered respiratory therapists must maintain their credential as described in the Continuing Competency of the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Failure to maintain the credential will result in a demotion transfer to Respiratory Technician until their credential is reinstated by the NBRC
• ACLS certification- if not already certified, will be required post-hire
  
  

Specialized Knowledge

Kind and Length of Experience:

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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