Acute Care, Basic Life Support (BLS), Best Practices, Calibration, Capacity Analysis, Community Support, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Healthcare, Hospital, Insurance, Medical Products, Medical Records, Medical Treatment, Network Integration, Outpatient Care, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Education, Policy Evaluation, Preventative Maintenance, Respiratory Therapy, Specimen Analysis, Sterilization, Telephone Skills, Training/Teaching, Treatment Plan
Lawrenceburg, Lawrenceburg
$10k SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE
About Us:
Lifepoint Healthâs 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!
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.
Requirements
Qualifications - External
- Minimum Education
- Associateâs Degree Preferred
- Graduate of a program discipline in Respiratory Care Required
- Bachelorâs Degree Preferred
- Required Skills
- Certifications:
- CRT or RRT
- Current and active with the KY Board of Respiratory Care
- Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days
Benefits
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