Night Shift: Critical Care Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

UofL Health, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

UofL Health, Inc. seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to join the team at Jewish Hospital - UMC in Louisville, KY. The RT provides comprehensive respiratory care across all ages, including oxygen and aerosol therapies, airway management, and ventilator support, while educating patients and families.

The ideal candidate holds an active Kentucky KBRC license and NBRC RRT credential, with ACLS/BLS. New graduates are welcome; ACLS required within six months.

Qualifications

• Experience in respiratory therapy, especially critical care (preferred).
• New graduates accepted.
• Active license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (KBRC) required.
• NBRC-registered Respiratory Therapist credential required; ACLS/BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and administer oxygen therapy and aerosolized medications.
• Perform airway management and ventilator care per protocols.
• Provide patient and family education.
• Serve as a preceptor and participate in departmental training and research initiatives.
• Assist in rapid response and CPR as needed.

Skills

Patient education

Team collaboration

HIPAA compliance

Education

Associate degree in Cardiopulmonary Services or Respiratory Care

Bachelor’s Degree Cardiopulmonary Services or Respiratory Care

Tools

KBRC license

NBRC RRT credential

ACLS/BLS certification

Job description

UofL Health, Inc. seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to join the team at Jewish Hospital - UMC in Louisville, KY. The RT provides comprehensive respiratory care across all ages, including oxygen and aerosol therapies, airway management, and ventilator support, while educating patients and families.

The ideal candidate holds an active Kentucky KBRC license and NBRC RRT credential, with ACLS/BLS. New graduates are welcome; ACLS required within six months.