Lifepoint Health®
Respiratory Therapist (RRT), Acute
Lifepoint Health®, Mayfield, Kentucky, United States, 42066
Respiratory Therapist (RRT), Acute
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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. Jackson Purchase Medical Center is a 107 all private bed, Joint Commission‑accredited facility. From emergent to elective, our facility offers a wide variety of inpatient and outpatient services, including those offered at the New Beginnings Birthing Center, the Advanced Healing Wound Care Center and our accredited chest pain center.
Where We Are Mayfield is located in stunning western Kentucky, just a short drive to Kentucky Lake to the east, the Ohio River to the north, and the Mississippi River to the west. Here you find there is always something for all ages, whether it’s outdoor sports and recreation, visual and dramatic arts, or even living history.
Recruiting Contact Contact Melissa Gilbert by texting 615-324-9804, calling 629-257-6058, or schedule a time and date by clicking the link below. https://bit.ly/Mgilbert
Benefits
Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full‑time and part‑time employees.
Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Employee Well‑being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
Position Summary Examines and treats patients with breathing‑related conditions, performs diagnostic testing, and collaborates with physicians to develop and implement treatment plans. Provides patient education on therapies and medication use; performs physiotherapy and related treatments. Reports to the Director or Manager of Department.
Responsibilities
Measures lung capacity and analyzes blood samples using a blood gas analyzer; may perform bedside PFTs, EKGs, and tobacco‑cessation education as ordered.
Delivers ordered respiratory therapies; monitors, records, and communicates patient condition and response to treatment.
Responds to codes and emergent calls; assesses patient condition and provides appropriate interventions.
Evaluates and contributes to respiratory care policies and procedures based on outcomes, research, and best practices.
Educates patients and families on illness, treatments, device use, and community resources.
Monitors, receives, stocks, and distributes respiratory supplies and medical gas cylinders; maintains storage areas and equipment readiness.
Disassembles, cleans, sterilizes, performs preventive maintenance, and calibrates respiratory equipment.
Performs all responsibilities as needed to fulfill required service levels.
Participates in performance improvement and required education.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy required.
Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license in state of practice.
BCLS required; ACLS, PALS, and NRP preferred.
Critical thinking, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision in stressful environments.
Ability to quickly learn and navigate multiple clinical software systems. Effective English communication (read, write, speak, and understand).
Ability to successfully complete the Skills Competency Checklist within 90 days of hire.
EEOC Statement Jackson Purchase Medical Center 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.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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at Lifepoint Health® Join to apply for the Respiratory Therapist (RRT), Acute role at Lifepoint Health®. Be among the first 25 applicants.
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. Jackson Purchase Medical Center is a 107 all private bed, Joint Commission‑accredited facility. From emergent to elective, our facility offers a wide variety of inpatient and outpatient services, including those offered at the New Beginnings Birthing Center, the Advanced Healing Wound Care Center and our accredited chest pain center.
Where We Are Mayfield is located in stunning western Kentucky, just a short drive to Kentucky Lake to the east, the Ohio River to the north, and the Mississippi River to the west. Here you find there is always something for all ages, whether it’s outdoor sports and recreation, visual and dramatic arts, or even living history.
Recruiting Contact Contact Melissa Gilbert by texting 615-324-9804, calling 629-257-6058, or schedule a time and date by clicking the link below. https://bit.ly/Mgilbert
Benefits
Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full‑time and part‑time employees.
Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Employee Well‑being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
Position Summary Examines and treats patients with breathing‑related conditions, performs diagnostic testing, and collaborates with physicians to develop and implement treatment plans. Provides patient education on therapies and medication use; performs physiotherapy and related treatments. Reports to the Director or Manager of Department.
Responsibilities
Measures lung capacity and analyzes blood samples using a blood gas analyzer; may perform bedside PFTs, EKGs, and tobacco‑cessation education as ordered.
Delivers ordered respiratory therapies; monitors, records, and communicates patient condition and response to treatment.
Responds to codes and emergent calls; assesses patient condition and provides appropriate interventions.
Evaluates and contributes to respiratory care policies and procedures based on outcomes, research, and best practices.
Educates patients and families on illness, treatments, device use, and community resources.
Monitors, receives, stocks, and distributes respiratory supplies and medical gas cylinders; maintains storage areas and equipment readiness.
Disassembles, cleans, sterilizes, performs preventive maintenance, and calibrates respiratory equipment.
Performs all responsibilities as needed to fulfill required service levels.
Participates in performance improvement and required education.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy required.
Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license in state of practice.
BCLS required; ACLS, PALS, and NRP preferred.
Critical thinking, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision in stressful environments.
Ability to quickly learn and navigate multiple clinical software systems. Effective English communication (read, write, speak, and understand).
Ability to successfully complete the Skills Competency Checklist within 90 days of hire.
EEOC Statement Jackson Purchase Medical Center 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.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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