Respiratory Therapist - PRN Nights

Job Description

The Respiratory Therapist provides basic respiratory care to neonates through geriatrics in generally predictable, although critical, situations under the supervision of the manager and with shift supervisor resource. Staff practitioners will be responsible for the delivery of quality patient care and basic quality improvement data retrieval based on specific instructions and guidelines.

Job Duties

• Performs respiratory care procedures in response to patient needs, physical direction/orders, and within the limits of established Baptist Health Paducah and Respiratory Care department policies and procedures.

• Has access to medication storage areas pertinent to required job tasks. Maintains a secure medication storage area.

• Assesses the respiratory status of assigned patients through physical exam, chart review of history/physical and response to ordered therapies.

• Performs airway management and cardiopulmonary resuscitation as required.

• Communicates the patient care plan thoroughly and effectively with peers, physicians, and nursing staff maintains a team focus during and between shifts. Maintains good customer service/communication skills. Provides shift change report to oncoming staff.

Requirements

• CRT or RRT Credential – National Board of Respiratory Care

• Kentucky Mandatory Certificate/License

• Associate degree