Respiratory Therapist, (RRT), PRN

Facility Name: Fryecare Lung center department of Frye Regional Medical Center

Position: Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

schedule: Monday - Friday 8am-5pm, no weekends or Holidays

Shift: PRN 

Your experience matters

 Fryecare Lung Center Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health
[https://lifepointhealth.net/locations], a diversified healthcare delivery
network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment
to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As
a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission
dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey
where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference
in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

Fryecare Lung Center is a department of Frye Regional Medical Center. The Lung
clinic is located across the street from the hospital. Currently at clinic we
have 5 Doctors and 1 Nurse Practitioner. At FryeCare Lung Center, our providers
and staff specialize in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of both chronic
and acute diseases of the lungs and respiratory tract.

We treat each patient as an individual and are dedicated to combining clinical
expertise, a focus on wellness and a personalized touch in order to provide each
patient with the best possible care plan. We are dedicated to delivering health
care to our patients and have extensive training in sleep disorders and
minimally invasive techniques to diagnose and treat lung disease.

What we are Looking for

We are looking for a dynamic Respiratory Therapist (RRT) who is passionate about
helping others and is a team player!

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing
excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position
also offers

· Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage
for full-time and part-time employees.

· Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital
indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid
time off.

· Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition
assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

· Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free
gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount
programs).

· Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement
opportunities

Position Summary

Examine patients with breathing-related conditions and conducts diagnostic
testing. Consults with physicians to develop and implement a treatment plan for
the patient. Performs physiotherapy and other treatments and teaches patients to
use medications.

Essential Functions

* Measures lung capacity and analyzes blood samples using a blood gas
analyzer. 

* Delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy per care plan. 

* Monitors, records, and communication patient condition as appropriate. 

* Evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes,
current research, and best practices. Responds to codes and calls for
emergent assistance.

* Assesses patient condition and delivers appropriate treatment. 

* Educates the patient and family about the patient's illness and provides
information about community support groups and other resources. 

* Monitors, receives stocks, and distributes respiratory care supplies and
medical gas cylinders. 

* Maintains storage areas with required supply levels and equipment. 

* Disassembles, cleans, and sterilizes equipment, and perform preventative
maintenance and calibration of machines.

Education/ Certification

* Associate Degree in Science required 

* Current unencumbered clinical license according to the state of practice
guidelines.

*  Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with the National Board for
Respiratory Care.

* Current American Heart Association BLS certification or obtained within 90
days of hire date.

EEOC Statement

Frye Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Frye Regional
Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants
and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination
and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of
Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans
29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and
behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across
the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers
and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through
talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with
opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a
difference in communities across the country.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to
promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with
an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and
reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.