The student respiratory therapist administers respiratory care to patients with cardiopulmonary system deficiencies and abnormalities. Provides patient education on pulmonary disease processes, medications and therapies. They act under the direction of the Medical Director, Director of Cardiopulmonary Respiratory Care Supervisor, and licensed personnel.
Minimum Education
High School Diploma
Enrolled in an accredited program for Respiratory Care.
Required Licenses
Respiratory Therapist - student license
BLS
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 professional.
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:
Compassion, Competence, Excellence, Respect, 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.
