Respiratory Therapist II
@ BHS Baptist Healthcare SystemRespiratory Therapist II
About the job
Baptist Health offers comprehensive respiratory care, including ventilation, pulmonary rehab, and emergency services. We focus on high-quality, compassionate care using state-of-the-art technology and dedicated professionals to help patients breathe better and live healthier.
Requirements
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC)
- Associates Degree
- Kentucky licensure as Respiratory Care Practitioner
- Active BLS certification
- Obtain PALs and NRP within 6 months
Qualifications
- Registered with NBRC
- Kentucky respiratory license
- Associates degree
- BLS certification
- Emergency response skills
Full job description
Summary
Job Description:
Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Full Time (36 hours), 3rd Shift
The Baptist Health Respiratory Care department helps patients breathe better and live healthier. Our expert team provides personalized care and advanced treatments for conditions like asthma and COPD. We offer comprehensive pulmonary function testing, advanced ventilator management, pulmonary rehabilitation programs, asthma and COPD education and management, and 24/7 emergency respiratory care. Our dedicated professionals deliver high-quality, compassionate care using state-of-the-art treatment plans.
Description:
Medication administration via aerosol therapy, oxygen therapy, percussion and postural drainage, non-invasive ventilation, mechanical ventilation, CPR, bedside pulmonary function screening, and arterial blood gases.
Able to perform in all emergency situations and provide intubation, if applicable
Medication administration via aerosol therapy, oxygen therapy, percussion and postural drainage, non-invasive ventilation, mechanical ventilation, CPR, bedside pulmonary function screening, and arterial blood gases
Able to perform in all emergency situations and provide intubation, if applicable
Requirements:
Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist through the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)
Associates Degree
Must be licensed by the Kentucky Board of Respiratory Care as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the state of Kentucky and in accordance with the provisions of KRS chapter 314A
Must maintain an active BLS. [within 30 days of hire if not already active]
Must obtain PALs and NRP within 6 months
Benefits:
Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance
Life Insurance
Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
Identity Theft Protection
Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually
Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire
Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
PTO Sell Back Program
Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)
Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support
Retirement with Company Match
Please note: These benefits are for our full-time positions. (32 weekly hours- 40 weekly hours).
If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!
Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
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