Respiratory Therapist Nights PRN

Kindred Healthcare

1 day ago

Hartsville, South CarolinaPer Diem / PRNRespiratory Therapy

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Kindred Healthcare as a Respiratory Therapist – Nights, PRN in United States.

Work Schedule

Per Diem position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Kindred Healthcare as a Respiratory Therapist – Nights, PRN.

Key Skills

Mechanical Ventilation ManagementArterial Blood Gas AnalysisPulmonary Function TestingEKG InterpretationBronchoscopy SupportRapid ResponseCode Blue InterventionsAge-Specific TherapyPatient EducationStaff TrainingElectronic Medical Record SystemsProblem-SolvingCommunicationLeadershipMentoringQuality Improvement

Key Responsibilities

The Registered Respiratory Therapist delivers advanced respiratory care for patients across the lifespan with acute and chronic cardiopulmonary conditions, performing critical diagnostics and managing mechanical ventilation. Essential functions include independently managing ventilator settings, performing advanced diagnostics like ABG analysis, and providing emergency respiratory support.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an AMA-approved respiratory therapy program and hold current state licensure, RRT credential, BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications. Preferred experience is three years in respiratory therapy, demonstrating proficiency in ventilator management and critical care procedures.

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WeekdayDoc rates Respiratory Therapist Nights PRN at Kindred Healthcare a 2.0/10 for work-life balance — below average.

Key skills for this role include Mechanical Ventilation Management, Arterial Blood Gas Analysis, Pulmonary Function Testing, EKG Interpretation, Bronchoscopy Support.