Respiratory Therapist / FT Days
Georgetown, Kentucky
Description
$10k SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE
About Us
Lifepoint Health's Central Kentucky market is comprised of four acute care, community-based hospitals, with over 50 outpatient clinics that provide comprehensive healthcare in the Bluegrass region. Bluegrass Community Hospital (Versailles, KY), Bourbon Community Hospital (Paris, KY), Clark Regional Medical Center (Winchester, KY), and Georgetown Community Hospital (Georgetown, KY) are committed to our mission of making communities healthier. As an integrated network, our facilities have the ability and resources to develop opportunities for professional growth and advancement to accomplish your career goals. We take pride in personalized patient care backed by high-quality designations to support a culture of safety for both employees and patients. Get back to the heart of your community by caring for your neighbors -- join our team today!
A Career with Us Offers:
Essential Functions
Measures lung capacity and analyzes blood 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.
Evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes, current research, and best practices.
Responds to codes and calls for emergent assistance. Assesses patient condition and delivers appropriate treatment.
Educates the patient and family about the patient's illness and provides information about community support groups and other resources.
Monitors, receives, stocks, and distributes respiratory care supplies and medical gas cylinders.
Maintains storage areas with required supply levels and equipment.
Disassembles, cleans, and sterilizes equipment, and performs preventative maintenance and calibration of machines.
Perform Pulmonary Function Tests
Fit and educate patients for Home Sleep Studies
Fit and educate patients for Holter Monitors
Perform EEGs
Acting preceptor for department
Covers call shifts as per department needs
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum EducationAssociate's Degree PreferredGraduate of a program discipline in Respiratory Care Required
Required SkillsCertifications:CRT or RRTCurrent and active with the KY Board of Respiratory CareBasic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hireACLS within 30 days hirePALS within 30 days of hireNRP within 1 year of hire
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
$10k SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE
About Us
Lifepoint Health's Central Kentucky market is comprised of four acute care, community-based hospitals, with over 50 outpatient clinics that provide comprehensive healthcare in the Bluegrass region. Bluegrass Community Hospital (Versailles, KY), Bourbon Community Hospital (Paris, KY), Clark Regional Medical Center (Winchester, KY), and Georgetown Community Hospital (Georgetown, KY) are committed to our mission of making communities healthier. As an integrated network, our facilities have the ability and resources to develop opportunities for professional growth and advancement to accomplish your career goals. We take pride in personalized patient care backed by high-quality designations to support a culture of safety for both employees and patients. Get back to the heart of your community by caring for your neighbors -- join our team today!
A Career with Us Offers:
- Newly Adjusted Competitive Pay Rates
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Extended Illness Benefit (EIB)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Choice of Insurance Plans (Health, Dental, Vision, Life)
- Educational Assistance
- Bereavement Leave
- 401(k) Match
- Free Parking
Essential Functions
Measures lung capacity and analyzes blood 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.
Evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes, current research, and best practices.
Responds to codes and calls for emergent assistance. Assesses patient condition and delivers appropriate treatment.
Educates the patient and family about the patient's illness and provides information about community support groups and other resources.
Monitors, receives, stocks, and distributes respiratory care supplies and medical gas cylinders.
Maintains storage areas with required supply levels and equipment.
Disassembles, cleans, and sterilizes equipment, and performs preventative maintenance and calibration of machines.
Perform Pulmonary Function Tests
Fit and educate patients for Home Sleep Studies
Fit and educate patients for Holter Monitors
Perform EEGs
Acting preceptor for department
Covers call shifts as per department needs
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum EducationAssociate's Degree PreferredGraduate of a program discipline in Respiratory Care Required
Required SkillsCertifications:CRT or RRTCurrent and active with the KY Board of Respiratory CareBasic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hireACLS within 30 days hirePALS within 30 days of hireNRP within 1 year of hire
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Created: 2024-05-08
Reference: 7427-4744
Country: United States
State: Kentucky
City: Georgetown
About Lifepoint Health
Founded in: 1999
Number of Employees: 60000
Website: https://lifepointhealth.net/
Career site: https://lifepointhealth.jobs.net/
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