Respiratory Care Therapist (CRT/RRT) Part Time Days

Baptist Health; La Grange (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Part Time Respiratory Care Therapist (CRT/RRT) in Kentucky. The role involves assessing, treating, and monitoring patients with respiratory diseases, including ventilator support as ordered by the provider.

Requirements include an accredited respiratory care degree (AAS/AS or equivalent), NBRC CRT/RRT certification, and active Kentucky licensure. Additional life support certifications within defined timelines are expected.

Qualifications

• NBRC Certification (CRT/RRT) required.
• Active Kentucky Respiratory Care Practitioner License.
• BLS certification or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, and monitor patients with respiratory diseases.
• Provide invasive and non-invasive ventilator support as ordered.
• Perform diagnostic test procedures for patient assessment.
• Participate in quality improvement projects and department operations.

Skills

CRT/RRT certification

Respiratory therapist

Education

AAS in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

Respiratory Care Therapist (CRT/RRT)- Part Time, Days

Status: Part Time

Shift: First

** Every third weekendrequired**

Job Summary:

The registered respiratory therapist assesses, treats, and monitors patients with respiratory diseases andconditions. 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 acuterespiratory failure. As part of patient assessment and management, the therapist performs diagnostic testprocedures. In addition, therapists assist in departmental operations by addicting with qualityimprovement projects, equipment and supplies. The certified therapist follows all applicable rules andregulations established by the licensure board depending on the state in which respiratory therapy ispracticed.

Requirements:

Certificate/diploma in respiratory care; Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Associate of Science (AS), or equivalent Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy, Respiratory Care, Cardiopulmonary Technology, or a closely related field required.

NBRC Certification (CRT/RRT) required.

Active Kentucky Respiratory Care Practitioner License required.

Basic Cardiac Life Support due within 90 days of hire.

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support due within 6 months of hire.

Neonatal Resuscitation Program due within 6 months of hire.

Pediatric Advanced Life Support due within 6 months of hire.

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.