Registered Respiratory Therapist (FT 0.9 7p-7a) at Ephraim McDowell Health
Danville, Kentucky, United States -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Medication Administration, Documentation, Disease Process Education, Collaboration, Infection Control, Safety Standards, Technical Skills, Critical Thinking, Leadership, Charge Therapist

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description
The Respiratory Therapist is a professional care giver under the direction of the Systems Director Respiratory Services or designee, who utilizes physician’s orders and standards, plans, provides and directs care and teaching of patients and families. Must be able to perform functions required of the Respiratory Care Provider including: medication administration, documentation, education of disease process, collaboration with other healthcare providers, maintain infection control and safety standards, technical skills within the scope of practice, and critical thinking. The Respiratory Therapist will participate in direct patient care. Responsible for leadership of self and others and functions as the Charge Therapist when designated. Adheres to the Kentucky Board of Respiratory Care Scope of Practice.  Exhibits the F.I.R.S.T. values (Friendliness, Innovation, Respect, Service, and Trust). Qualifications One (1) year experience in Respiratory Care preferred.
Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist plans, provides, and directs patient and family care and teaching based on physician orders and established standards. This role involves direct patient care, leadership responsibilities, and functioning as the Charge Therapist when assigned.
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