Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
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Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital
Full-Time / Nights / 6:15pm-6:45am / Rotate Weekends
Who We Are:
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is a modern state-of-the-art 295-bed acute care facility offering an advanced neurosurgery program with Spine Center accreditation amongst other specialty services.
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The City of Somerset blends southern hospitality with abundant recreational opportunities including a 65000-acre lake with 1200 miles of shoreline. Somerset is host to nationally recognized high quality performing and visual arts concerts and other special events to the community.
Why Choose Us:
Health (Medical Dental Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
Competitive Paid Time Off package for full-time employees
Employee Assistance Program mental physical and financial wellness assistance
Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
Professional Development and Growth Opportunities
And much more
Position Summary:
Assists respiratory therapists with preparing for and providing patient care.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma/GE or Associate Degree in Science required
Current Respiratory Therapist Licensure to practice in the state of Kentucky.
Three or more years of previous experience in all aspects of cardiopulmonary services preferred.
Current American Heart Association BLS certification or obtained within 90 days of hire date.
Current American Heart Association ACLS certification or obtained within 90 days of hire date
Current American Heart Association PALS certification or obtained within 90 days of hire date.
Requires critical thinking skills decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Able to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.
Essential Functions:
Delivers routine therapy as delegated by a therapist.
Responds to codes and calls for emergent assistance.
Assesses patient condition and delivers appropriate treatment.
Monitors records and communicates patient condition.
Educates the patient and family about the patients 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.
EEOC Statement:
Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color race sex age religion national origin disability genetic information gender identity sexual orientation veterans status or any other basis protected by applicable federal state or local law.
Employment Type
Full-Time
