Night Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Hospital-Based Care

Baptist Health; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for the FT Nights position at Baptist Medical Center South. The role covers treatment, evaluation, and care of pulmonary patients across all ages, with collaboration with physicians and respiratory team on patient progress.

Education requires a degree in Respiratory Therapy; BS in Respiratory Care is preferred. Active NBRC RRT and LRT credentials plus BLS are required, with ACLS/PALS/NRP potentially needed depending on area.

Qualifications

• Degree in Respiratory Therapy required.
• BS in Respiratory Care preferred.
• Active NBRC RRT and LRT credentials; BLS required; ACLS/PALS/NRP may be required depending on area.

Responsibilities

• Perform treatment, management, diagnostic evaluation, and care of pulmonary patients.
• Administer routine and complex respiratory care procedures for patients of all ages.
• Communicate with physicians and the respiratory team on patient progress and care plans.
• Assume additional duties within scope of the role as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management under tight deadlines

Independent judgment

Education

Degree in Respiratory Therapy

BS in Respiratory Care preferred

Job description

Baptist Health is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for the FT Nights position at Baptist Medical Center South. The role covers treatment, evaluation, and care of pulmonary patients across all ages, with collaboration with physicians and respiratory team on patient progress.

Education requires a degree in Respiratory Therapy; BS in Respiratory Care is preferred. Active NBRC RRT and LRT credentials plus BLS are required, with ACLS/PALS/NRP potentially needed depending on area.