Certified Respiratory Therapist
Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc.
- Location
- Onsite (Prestonsburg, KY)
- Employment
- Temporary
- Level
- Entry Level
About the role
Appalachian Regional Healthcare is a not-for-profit health system operating 13 hospitals across Kentucky and West Virginia. This role provides bedside respiratory care to inpatient and outpatient populations based on physician orders.
Skills
Full job details
Overview
Provides bedside respiratory care to patients as assigned by supervisors and given on the physician's written order for both in house and out patient care.
Qualifications
Minimum Education
Must be a graduate of an approved school of respiratory care
Required Licenses/Certifications
Must be registered, or registry eligible, certified or certified eligible Must possess current state licenseCPR certification ACLS certificationPALS certification (optional)NALS certification (optional)
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
ACLS providerCPR providerPALS/NALS provider (optional)
Required Regulations
Required to comply with OSHA regulations for the N95 respirator training and fit testing.Adhere to infection control policies and guidelines appropriate for their work area. Hand hygiene and PPE (job applicable) followed when appropriate.