King's Daughters' Hospital is Hiring a Respiratory Therapy-Student/Graduate Near Ashland, KY
King's Daughters Medical Center
Respiratory Therapy
Ashland, KY
PRN - Rotating
Clinical Professional
Req #: 23681
Summary
JOB SUMMARY
Administers respiratory therapy care to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of cardio-pulmonary system, as prescribed under supervision of Physician.
DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Overall performance rating of below indicated essential job duties:
Carries out routine therapy as ordered by the Physician including, but not limited to, oxygen administration, bronchodilator therapy, volume expansion therapy and bronchial hygiene therapy.
Provides information and education to patient and family regarding therapy being performed.
Monitors patient's physiological responses to therapy and notifies physician of any adverse reactions.