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Reg Respiratory Therapist I

4900 Houston Rd Florence, Kentucky

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Job Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

36

Job Summary:

Upon physicians orders, assesses patients pulmonary status, determines appropriateness of orders and administers various modes supportive or restorative of therapy, with or without medical gases or pharmacological agents to restore normal cardio-pulmonary function. Upon physicians orders conducts various cardio-pulmonary diagnostic tests to determine existence or extent of cardio-pulmonary disease.

Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.

Job Description:

Qualifications:

Education, Credentials, Licenses:

  • Registered Respiratory Therapist as described by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
  • Holds current mandatory certification in the state to practice Respiratory Therapy in the state where work is being performed.
  • Associate degree in applied science or equivalent.
  • All Registered respiratory therapists must maintain their credential as described in the Continuing Competency of the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Failure to maintain the credential will result in a demotion transfer to Respiratory Technician until their credential is reinstated by the NBRC
  • ACLS certification- if not already certified, will be required post-hire

Specialized Knowledge: 

None

Kind and Length of Experience: 

None

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

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Ref. Number
JR300382

Category
Respiratory Therapist

Department
CC 100302620

Shift
7A - 7P

Hours
36 hours

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