PRN Respiratory Therapist

Baptist-Health-System-Ky-&-i; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PRN (As Needed)

Preventive Plan

Retirement Plans

Flimp Decisions

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Certified Respiratory Therapist for PRN night shift to assess, treat, and monitor patients from newborn to geriatric. The role includes delivering respiratory therapies, operating IPPB and oxygen devices, and performing chest physiotherapy under physician orders.

The candidate must hold a respiratory care certificate/diploma, KBRC license, and NBRC certification, with BLS/ACLS, PALS, and NRP within the first year. On-site position with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Certificate/diploma in respiratory care.
• KBRC license current.
• Certified Respiratory Therapist by NBRC.
• BLS/ACLS, PALS and NRP certification within the first year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, and monitor patients with respiratory diseases and conditions.
• Deliver medicated and non-medicated therapy as ordered.
• Provide invasive and non-invasive ventilator support.
• Perform diagnostic test procedures.
• Assist in quality improvement projects and department operations.

Skills

Respiratory care

Ventilator support

Arterial blood gas

Invasive ventilation

Non-invasive ventilation

IPPB machine

Nebulizer

MDI inhaler

Chest physiotherapy

Blood gas analyzer

Education

Certificate/diploma in respiratory care

Associate degree in respiratory care

Tools

IPPB machine

Oxygen devices

Nebulizer

Metered Dose Inhaler

Chest physiotherapy equipment

Blood gas analyzer

Job description

SummaryJob Description:Job Title: Respiratory Therapist, CertifiedPRN - NIGHTS (3RD SHIFT)Job Description:The certified respiratory therapist assesses, treats, and monitors patients with respiratory diseases and conditions. This includes the delivery of medicated and non-medicated therapy as ordered by the provider. Additionally, therapists provide invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilator support for acute respiratory failure. As part of patient assessment and management, the therapist performs diagnostic test procedures. In addition, therapists assist in departmental operations by assisting with quality improvement projects, equipment and supplies. The certified therapist follows all applicable rules and regulations established by the licensure board depending on the state in which respiratory therapy is practiced.Provide Respiratory Care to newborn through geriatrics in generally predictable, although critical situations, under the supervision of the medical director.Possesses a sound knowledge and an adequate proficiency in the skills of Respiratory Care and Electrodiagnostic practices, procedures, and techniques, as they pertain to newborn through geriatric patients.Conducts physician prescribed treatments of a routine nature; operating Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing (IPPP) machine, various oxygen devices, nebulizer, or Metered Dose Inhaler to administer prescribed medications, gases and humidity and various oxygen concentrations to the respiratory system of the patient.Performs chest physiotherapy treatments involving percussion, postural drainage, adjunct therapy and suctioning to loosen and mobilize secretions and mucus in the lungs. Performs arterial puncture; operates blood gas analyzer measuring and determining the acid base balance efficiencies of ventilation, and metabolism of the respiratory system.Requirements:Certificate/ diploma in respiratory care.Prefer Associate degree in respiratory care.Must possess a current and valid KBRC license.Certified Respiratory Therapist by the National Board for Respiratory Care.BLSACLS, PALS and NRP certification within the first year of employment. Benefits: PRN (As Needed)Preventive PlanRetirement PlansFlimp Decisions - Flimp Decisions will help you pick the best value plan option given your expected medical needs. The proprietary algorithm provides a personalized financial analysis and recommendation, considering both premium and expected out-of-pocket cost (copays, etc.), as well as other important plan features.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.