Administers respiratory care and life support to patients with cardiopulmonary system deficiencies and abnormalities. Provides patient education on pulmonary disease processes, medications and therapies. Acts as a resource for Certified Respiratory Therapists, Respiratory Care Practitioners, and students. They act under the direction of the Medical Director, Director of Cardiopulmonary and the Respiratory Care Coordinator.
Minimum Education
Graduate of an accredited program for Respiratory Care.
Required Licenses
Registered Respiratory Therapist credentials with the National Board of Respiratory Care
Respiratory Care Practitioner Kentucky state license
Compliance with Continuing Education requirements
Certified in CPR/First Aid for Health Care Professionals
Screening Requirements:
Our Mission:
To improve the lives of those we serve by providing outstanding care and services through our confident, compassionate and exceptional healthcare professionals.
Our Vision:
To be chosen by our community and expanded service region based on proven outcomes as the trusted provider to care for their families, friends and neighbors.
Our Values:
Competence, Excellence, Compassion, Respect and Integrity.
Since 1947 Murray-Calloway County Hospital has been serving the Murray community and surrounding region. Located only 20 minutes from Kentucky lake and home to the Murray State University Racers, Murray is a 360-bed health care system committed to providing outstanding care in a peaceful, healing environment. Our committment to provide the best in quality and cost effective healthcare has not changed over the years, but our sophisticated, life-saving technologies are changing constantly, allowing families in Western Kentucky convenient, quality healthcare - right here at home.
