PRN Respiratory Therapist — 3rd Shift (Critical Care)

Baptist Health; Corbin (KY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 78,000; Part time

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Job summary

Baptist Health in Corbin, KY is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) on a PRN basis for the 3rd shift. The Respiratory Therapy Department provides cardiopulmonary care and works closely with physicians, nurses, and other professionals to assess, treat, and monitor patients with respiratory conditions.

The role includes airway management, invasive/non-invasive ventilator support, and performing diagnostic tests; candidates should have an Associate degree in Respiratory Care and be licensed, with

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Respiratory Care required.
• Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides respiratory care and therapeutic treatments in accordance with provider orders and established standards of care.
• Responds to emergency and critical care situations, including Code Blue, Rapid Response, and high-risk deliveries.
• Provides airway management and monitors patients receiving invasive and non-invasive ventilatory support.
• Performs and/or assists with advanced respiratory procedures, including endotracheal tube insertion, arterial line placement, and bronchoscopy.
• Performs respiratory and diagnostic procedures, including pulmonary function testing, blood gas sampling and analysis, oximetry studies, and other testing as trained and competent.
• Completes patient assessments, provides recommendations to providers, and educates patients and families regarding respiratory therapies, medications, and disease processes.
• Documents patient care, communicates information necessary for continuity of care, and supports departmental quality, safety, equipment, and process improvement activities.

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Care

Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Care preferred

Job description

Baptist Health in Corbin, KY is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) on a PRN basis for the 3rd shift. The Respiratory Therapy Department provides cardiopulmonary care and works closely with physicians, nurses, and other professionals to assess, treat, and monitor patients with respiratory conditions.

The role includes airway management, invasive/non-invasive ventilator support, and performing diagnostic tests; candidates should have an Associate degree in Respiratory Care and be licensed, with