RT / PRN Day Shift

Ntmconline; Madisonville (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 79,000; Part time

Job summary

ContinueCARE Hospital in Kentucky is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver direct and indirect care to patients aged 18 and older, including geriatric populations.

You will set up and operate respiratory care equipment, administer physician-prescribed treatments (handheld nebulizer therapy, nasal oxygen devices, humidified oxygen), and perform chest physical therapy. This position supports a PRN night-shift pool.

Qualifications

• Must be credentialed by the National Board of Respiratory Care as CRT or RRT.
• Licensed to practice in Kentucky.
• ACLS required within 90 days of hire.
• BLS required upon hire.
• 3–5 years of acute care or critical care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect nursing care for patients aged 18 and older.
• Set up and operate respiratory care equipment.
• Administer physician-prescribed treatments including handheld nebulizer therapy and nasal oxygen devices.
• Perform chest physiotherapy as ordered.

Skills

CRT

BLS

ACLS

Education

CRT/RRT credential

Kentucky licensure

Job description

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for the direct and indirect nursing care of all patients ranging in age from 18 years to geriatric. Upon request of the physician, will sets up and operate various types of respiratory care equipment to be utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease and/or illness. Conduct physician prescribed treatments: including but not limited to, Hand Held Nebulizer Therapy and various nasal oxygen devices in order to administer prescribed medicinal vapors and gases, humidity, various oxygen concentrations to the respiratory system of the patient, and chest physical therapy treatments. Looking to increase our PRN night shift pool.

Qualifications: Must be Credentialed by The National Board of Respiratory Care as a CRT or RRT. Must be licensed to practice in Kentucky BLS required upon hire. ACLS required within 90 days of hire. 3 to 5 years of working experience working in an acute care environment or, critical care experience preferred but not mandatory.

ContinueCARE Hospital is a drug free workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

CRT

Basic Life Support

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