The Respiratory Therapist is a professional care giver under the direction of the Systems Director Respiratory Services or designee, who utilizes physician’s orders and standards, plans, provides and directs care and teaching of patients and families. Must be able to perform functions required of the Respiratory Care Provider including: medication administration, documentation, education of disease process, collaboration with other healthcare providers, maintain infection control and safety standards, technical skills within the scope of practice, and critical thinking. The Respiratory Therapist will participate in direct patient care. Responsible for leadership of self and others and functions as the Charge Therapist when designated. Adheres to the Kentucky Board of Respiratory Care Scope of Practice. Exhibits the F.I.R.S.T. values (Friendliness, Innovation, Respect, Service, and Trust).
Qualifications
One (1) year experience in Respiratory Care preferred
The Ephraim McDowell Health system is a comprehensive, integrated healthcare delivery system that serves more than 119,000 residents from six counties in central Kentucky. Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center is at the core of the system, a non-profit, 222-bed licensed hospital. Our other hospitals are Ephraim McDowell Fort Logan Hospital, a 25-bed critical access hospital located in neighboring Lincoln County (Stanford), and Ephraim McDowell James B. Haggin Hospital, a 25-bed critical access hospital located in neighboring Mercer County (Harrodsburg).
