Respiratory Therapist PRN Days

Job Title

Kindred Hospital Louisville at Jewish Hospital is a 30-bed long-term acute care hospital, with all private rooms, set within Jewish Hospital. We offer the same in-depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. We partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care 7 days a week so you can start your journey to wellness anytime. For added convenience, we are located in the heart of the Jewish Hospital campus in downtown Louisville, and easily accessible from main roads and highways.

As a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT or CRT) you will:

• Be responsible for administering safe and competent respiratory care as ordered per physician, monitoring mechanical ventilation, administering medications, patient assessment, understanding ramifications of hemodynamic monitoring, understanding blood work results, monitoring, teaching, and training

Qualifications

Education:

• Education required for Registry by National Board of Respiratory Care

Certification:

• Current Respiratory Therapist License issued from their state
• Current credential as Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT or CRT) issued by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• BLS Certification required
• ACLS Certification required

Experience:

• Minimum one (1) year experience in acute care setting preferred