Weekend CRT Respiratory Therapist - PRN

Owensboro Health; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide assessment, treatment, care, education, and evaluation for patients with respiratory conditions. You will deliver ordered therapies, monitor patient responses, and communicate changes to the care team.

The role requires NBRC certification, Kentucky RCP licensure, and Basic Life Support within 90 days. Join a dedicated respiratory therapy department focused on high-quality patient care and family education.

Qualifications

• CRT (NBRC) certification required upon hire.
• RCP license in Kentucky required upon hire.
• BLS Healthcare Provider certification within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provides assessment, treatment, care, education, and evaluation for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.
• Delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy per plan of care.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
• Responds to emergency resuscitation team calls.
• Educates the patient and family about illnesses and resources.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Work under pressure

Independent work

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

Related field degree

Job description

Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide assessment, treatment, care, education, and evaluation for patients with respiratory conditions. You will deliver ordered therapies, monitor patient responses, and communicate changes to the care team.

The role requires NBRC certification, Kentucky RCP licensure, and Basic Life Support within 90 days. Join a dedicated respiratory therapy department focused on high-quality patient care and family education.