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Lifepoint Health

Multi-hospital healthcare provider network nationwide

Respiratory Therapist - Inpatient Rehabilitation

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeGreenwood, IN, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Current state Respiratory Therapist licensure is required.
  • Graduation from an AMA-approved School of Respiratory Therapy is required.
  • Current CPR certification is required; the posting specifies BLS or ACLS.
  • Three or more years of prior experience in all aspects of cardiopulmonary services is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain knowledge of oxygen delivery methods and necessary equipment, and monitor for possible side effects of oxygen delivery.
  • Administer respiratory therapy treatments and understand each treatment's purpose and possible side effects.
  • Set up and monitor mechanical ventilators and perform associated critical-care duties, including airway management and tracheal suctioning.
  • Assess patient pain that interferes with optimal function or rehabilitation participation, and contact a physician for intervention as appropriate.
  • Perform arterial punctures to obtain arterial blood samples for blood gas analysis, and understand the procedure's possible complications and contraindications.

Desired Qualifications

  • Three or more years of prior experience in all aspects of cardiopulmonary services.

About the Company

Lifepoint Health

Multi-hospital healthcare provider network nationwide

Lifepoint Health operates a large network of hospitals and care sites, including community hospitals, rehabilitation and behavioral health facilities, and outpatient centers, to provide care across the health continuum. It delivers care through its Lifepoint Forward initiative, pursuing practical solutions to improve quality, expand access, and increase value for patients and communities. Its differentiation comes from its scale, integrated care across hospitals and post-acute services, and a strong emphasis on community health outcomes rather than isolated services. The company’s goal is to improve health outcomes, broaden access to care, and deliver better value for the communities it serves.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Nashville, TN
Founded
1999

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