PRN Respiratory Therapists

Description

PRN Respiratory Therapists (CRT and RRT)

Shift: 

Varied, nights and weekends required. 

Compensation: 

Competitive experience-based pay scale. Second and Third Shift differentials of 10% and 12%. Annual Merit-based pay raises. 

Position Summary: 

The RCS Dept. is seeking highly skilled, compassionate, dependable Respiratory Therapists to join our multidisciplinary healthcare team. The PRN therapist will work on an as-needed basis to provide advanced respiratory care to patients of all ages with cardiopulmonary deficiencies, collaborating closely with physicians and nurses to ensure optimal patient outcomes. 

About us:

Jane Todd Crawford Hospital is a 25-bed critical access facility with a 5 bed Emergency Room Department that is dedicated to providing high-quality care to our community. We offer a work environment that values clinical excellence, teamwork, and job satisfaction. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and recommend appropriate therapy modalities using the approved RT Protocols.

• Administration of prescribed respiratory treatments, pharmacological agents, and therapies such as O2 therapy, neb treatments, etc. 

• Initiate, manage, and adjust mechanical ventilation (invasive and non-invasive) and other life support equipment.

• Perform diagnostic tests, including ABG analysis, and interpret results promptly. 

• Ability to effectively respond to hospital emergencies including Code Blue and Rapid Responses, performing airway management and CPR when needed. 

• Educate patients and their families on respiratory conditions and disease management. 

• Ability to maintain accurate and thorough patient documentation within the electronic medical record (EHR) system.

• Ability to ensure all respiratory equipment is properly functioning, cleaned, and maintained according to safety and infection control standards.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Education: Graduate of a CoARC accredited Respiratory Therapy Program (Associate Degree).

• Experience: 1-2 years of recent respiratory therapy experience in the acute or critical care setting preferred.

• Licensure: Current Kentucky State RCP license and in good standing with current licensure from the NBRC (if applicable).

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

• SKILLS: Strong critical thinking, excellent communication skills, ability to work autonomously and as part of a team, adaptability to changing patient needs and workflows. 

Work Hours:

• Schedule: This is a PRN position with no guaranteed minimum hours; Shifts will be offered based on departmental needs. 

Apply on-line or in person. EOE.

For more information, contact Bryan McDonald, RRT DIR RCS