Select Specialty Hospital - Northern Kentucky·Fort Thomas, Kentucky
Evaluate patients to recommend and provide respiratory care for those with critical and complex medical or surgical conditions. Responsibilities include performing endotracheal tube procedures and providing counseling to patients and their families.
Evaluating patients and recommending an appropriate treatment plan. Providing respiratory care to patients with critical and complex medical and surgical conditions. Performing insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes. Promoting continuous quality improvement. Teaching and counseling patients/families. Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum requirements: Must possess "Active" CRT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or state equivalent. Proof of graduation required: college transcript/diploma (preferred) or high school transcript/diploma or GED. Possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date. Current state licensure is required. ACLS is required upon hire. (Agency RT must have ACLS upon first shift)
One (1) year of related experience is preferred. Additional Data Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
Candidates must hold an active CRT or RRT credential, current state licensure, and BLS and ACLS certifications. A high school diploma or GED is required, and one year of related experience is preferred.
Market context
Kentucky healthcare employers commonly seek respiratory therapists for hospitals and acute care settings, and per diem openings can be especially useful when facilities need flexible coverage. This role is competitive because it requires an active CRT or RRT, Kentucky licensure, BLS and ACLS, plus a high school diploma or GED and preferred experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and 401k details here to save time, then confirm your credential status and recent acute-care experience before applying.
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