Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Summary

Job Description:

Cardiopulmonary Services & Neurodiagnostic-(Respiratory)-The scope of the diagnostic and therapeutic services provided by the Cardiopulmonary & Neurodiagnostic Department will include Respiratory Care Therapies, EKG, Holter Monitor Services, and EEG Studies.

Respiratory Therapist

Full-time, Nights

Job Description:

• The certified respiratory therapist assesses, treats, and monitors patients with respiratory diseases and conditions. This includes the delivery of medicated and non-medicated therapy as ordered by the provider.
• Additionally, therapists provide invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilator support for acute respiratory failure.
• As part of patient assessment and management, the therapist performs diagnostic test procedures.
• In addition, therapist assists in departmental operations by addicting with quality improvement projects, equipment, and supplies.
• The certified therapist follows all applicable rules and regulations established by the licensure board depending on the state in which respiratory therapy is practiced.

Job Requirements:

• Associates Degree in Respiratory Care
• Mandatory certification in respiratory therapy (Kentucky Board of Respiratory Care) or respiratory license (Indiana Professional Licensing Agency) appropriate for facility location
• Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board for Respiratory Care
• Must obtain Neonatal Resuscitation Program within 6 months (therapists working with the neonatal population)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association (AHA) – required within 90 days of hire

Benefits:

• Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance
• Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• 5 days of Paid Time off available upon hire
• Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
• PTO Sell Back Program
• Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)
• Retirement with Company Match
• Identity Theft Protection

Work Experience

Education

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