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, 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.