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LifePoint Health Respiratory Therapist / FT Nights in Georgetown, Kentucky
About Us
LifepointHealth’s Central Kentucky market iscomprisedof four acute care, community-based hospitals, with over 50 outpatient clinics that provide comprehensive healthcare in the Bluegrassregion.Bluegrass Community Hospital(Versailles, KY),Bourbon Community Hospital(Paris, KY),Clark Regional Medical Center(Winchester, KY),andGeorgetown Community Hospital(Georgetown, KY)are committed to our mission ofmaking communities healthier.As an integratednetwork, our facilities havethe ability and resources to develop opportunities for professional growth and advancement toaccomplishyour career goals. Wetake pride in personalized patient carebackedbyhigh-quality designations to support a culture of safety forbothemployees and patients. Get back to the heart ofyourcommunity by caring foryour neighbors -- join ourteamtoday!
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
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.
Perform Pulmonary Function Tests
Fit and educate patients for Home Sleep Studies
Fit and educate patients for Holter Monitors
Perform EEGs
Acting preceptor for department
Covers call shifts as per department needs
Other duties as assigned
Minimum EducationAssociate’s Degree PreferredGraduate of a program discipline in Respiratory Care Required
Required SkillsCertifications:CRT or RRTCurrent and active with the KY Board of Respiratory CareBasic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hireACLS within 30 days hirePALS within 30 days of hireNRP within 1 year of hire 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.
Job: *Respiratory/Pulmonary
Organization: *Georgetown Community Hospital
Title: *Respiratory Therapist / FT Nights *
Location: Kentucky-Georgetown
Requisition ID: 7427-4743