Job Summary
The Respiratory Therapist provides safe, effective respiratory care to patients. The role includes assessing respiratory status, monitoring mechanical ventilation, supporting diagnostic testing, and helping patients and families understand respiratory care and treatment.
Responsibilities
- Deliver respiratory care safely and monitor patients receiving mechanical ventilation.
- Assess patients and observe their respiratory condition and response to treatment.
- Assist with diagnostic procedures and manage artificial airways.
- Educate patients and family members about respiratory care.
Qualifications
- Current Respiratory Therapy license.
- Current CRT or RRT credential issued by the NBRC.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications.
- At least one year of experience is preferred.
Kindred Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
