Respiratory Therapist (RRT) PRN, Acute

**Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital****Respiratory Therapist (RRT)****PRN | Vary****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. Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is a modern, state-of-the-art 295-bed acute care facility, offering an advanced neurosurgery program with Spine Center accreditation amongst other specialty services.**Connect with our recruiting specialist**Please contact **Melissa Gilber**t by **texting 615-324-9804** or **schedule a time and date** that works for you by **clicking the link below.**https://bit.ly/Mgilbert**Where We Are:**The City of Somerset blends southern hospitality with abundant recreational opportunities including a 65,000-acre lake with 1,200 miles of shoreline. Somerset is host to nationally recognized, high quality performing and visual arts, concerts and other special events to the community.**Why Choose Us:** We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: - **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:** The **Respiratory Therapist (RRT)** examines patients with breathing-related conditions and conducts diagnostic testing. Consults with physicians to develop and implement a treatment plan for the patient. - Performs physiotherapy and other treatments and teaches patients to use medications. - 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 patient's 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. **What we're looking for:** - High School Diploma/GE or Associate Degree in Science required - Current Respiratory Therapist Licensure to practice in the state of Kentucky. - Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with the National Board for Respiratory Care. - Three or more years of previous experience in all aspects of cardiopulmonary services preferred. - Current American Heart Association BLS certification or obtained within 90 days of hire date. - Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. - Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. - Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. **EEOC Statement:**Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital 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. ### About the Team We employ and provide care to people from all walks of lif…