Respiratory Therapist Job at The Pavilion at Piketon

The Pavilion at Piketon Ashland, KY 41101

NOW HIRING: Respiratory Therapist

Brief Job Description:

  • A Respiratory Therapist, or Registered Respiratory Therapist, is responsible for monitoring and treating patients with temporary or chronic respiratory conditions like asthma, COPD, pneumonia, bronchitis, or emphysema.

Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities:

  • Working as part of a team of health care professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures.
  • Following specified parameters of treatment.
  • Providing emergency care, such as external cardiac massage, artificial respiration, or assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
  • Maintaining charts that contain patient identification and therapy information.
  • Explaining health care treatment procedures to patients to gain cooperation.
  • Checking pulmonary function in patients.

Respiratory Therapist Requirements:

  • Completion of an accredited respiratory therapy program or technical college course for respiratory therapy.
  • Registration or certification by the national board for respiratory Care (NBRC).
  • Current RCP license in the state of practice.
  • Respiratory care, emergency care, and intensive care experience.
  • Current BLS and/or CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
  • Strong knowledge of pulmonary function and pulmonary rehabilitation.
  • Experience with respiratory equipment.

Now hiring: Respiratory Therapist

Piketon Health and Rehab is an equal-opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement

Healthcare setting:

  • Long term care
  • Nursing home

Shift:

  • 12 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Night shift

Supplemental pay types:

  • Overtime pay
  • Signing bonus

Weekly schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Piketon, OH 45661: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

  • Respiratory therapy (Required)

License/Certification:

  • RRT (Preferred)
  • BLS Certification (Preferred)
  • RCP License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person




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