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Respiratory Therapist PRN

Frankfort Regional Medical Center, Frankfort, KY, United States


Shift: PRN

Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Cardiopulmonary Director/Manager, the Respiratory Therapy Tech is responsible for providing cardiopulmonary care services in accordance with specific physician orders, department policies and procedures. The Respiratory Therapy Tech administers respiratory care and life support to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system, performs diagnostic tests of the cardiovascular and pulmonary system to aid physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of heart and lung disorders.

What you will do in this role

You will demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the lifespan and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s requirements relative to his or her age‑specific needs.

You will demonstrate knowledge to assess, plan, and evaluate care in coordination with the health care team across the continuum.

You will assess patients/families ability to learn and incorporate teaching throughout hospitalization and in preparation for discharge.

You will deliver compassionate, holistic care while supporting the rights and dignity of all patients.

Qualifications you will need

Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.

National Certification (NBRC-CRT) Certified Respiratory Therapist.

Associate Degree.

KY License: CRT‑State Certified Respiratory Therapist, or RRT/RCP‑State Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services.

Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.

Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence.

Savings and retirement resources, including a 401k Plan with a 100 percent match on 3 to 9 percent of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling.

Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.

Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts.

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Respiratory Therapist PRN opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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