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Job description
UK HealthCare is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist Senior (RRT) dedicated to wellness, safety, and patient-centered care to join our team at Albert B. Chandler Hospital.
The Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Senior ensures competent care of patients through airway management, mechanical ventilator management, blood gases, oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, and other duties as it relates to assure the quality of patient care. The ideal candidate will perform proper documentation of patient care activities and interventions; record therapy and results as required by hospital policy and regulatory agencies; and communicate with other healthcare teams to ensure the quality care of patients.
Qualifications:
- Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care
- Licensure through the Kentucky Board of Respiratory Care at time of hire
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential through the National Board of Respiratory Care within 6 months of hire
Albert B. Chandler Hospital remains the No. 1 hospital in Kentucky and the Bluegrass Region, according to U.S. News & World Report s Best Hospitals Rankings and offers a large, state-of-the-art (569-bed) teaching hospital with over 100 ICU beds across multiple service lines. Chandler hosts the region s only Level 1 trauma center and is also home to the Markey Cancer Center which has earned designation by the National Cancer Institute. A great opportunity for new graduates, respiratory therapists at Chandler will have the excellent opportunity to deliver a considerable range of services covered under their RT license.
EOE
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $26.00 - $45.70 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Shift:
License/Certification:
Work Location: In person