Impactful Respiratory Therapist II - 3rd Shift, Full-Time

Baptist Healthcare System; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Paid Time Off

Retirement with Company Match

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a full-time 36-hour 3rd shift position in Lexington, KY. The role involves delivering inhaled therapies, ventilator management, and advanced pulmonary care within a 24/7 respiratory services department.

The ideal candidate is NBRC Registered, holds an Associate degree, and maintains Kentucky licensure with active BLS, PALs and NRP within six months. Comprehensive benefits provided by Baptist Health.

Qualifications

• Must be NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• Requires an Associate Degree.
• Active Kentucky licensure as Respiratory Care Practitioner and in Good Standing.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist

Education

Associate degree

Tools

BLS Certification

PALs Certification

NRP Certification

Job description

Baptist Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a full-time 36-hour 3rd shift position in Lexington, KY. The role involves delivering inhaled therapies, ventilator management, and advanced pulmonary care within a 24/7 respiratory services department.

The ideal candidate is NBRC Registered, holds an Associate degree, and maintains Kentucky licensure with active BLS, PALs and NRP within six months. Comprehensive benefits provided by Baptist Health.