$10k SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE
About Us:
Lifepoint Health s Central Kentucky market is comprised of four acute care communitybased 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 highquality 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 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.
Requirements
Qualifications External
- Minimum Education
- Associate s Degree Preferred
- Graduate of a program discipline in Respiratory Care Required
- Bachelor s 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
Requirements Qualifications - External Minimum Education Associate s Degree Preferred Graduate of a program discipline in Respiratory Care Required Bachelor s 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