Respiratory Care Therapist (CRT/RRT) Part Time Days

Baptist Health; La Grange (KY); On-site; USD 41,328 - 55,104; Part time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a part-time Respiratory Care Therapist to work daytime shifts in La Grange, Kentucky. Responsibilities include assessing and monitoring patients, delivering respiratory therapies, and providing support for mechanical ventilation. Candidates must have a completed accredited program, hold NBRC certification, and maintain an active Kentucky Respiratory Care Practitioner License. This role may require involvement in quality improvement initiatives and training in various life support programs.

Qualifications

• Active Kentucky Respiratory Care Practitioner License is required.
• NBRC Certification Required (CRT/RRT).
• Availability for training in various life support programs.

Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor patients with respiratory diseases.
• Deliver medicated and non-medicated therapy.
• Provide mechanical ventilator support for respiratory failure.
• Participate in departmental operations and quality projects.

Skills

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support

Neonatal Resuscitation Program

Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Education

Completion of accredited program for Respiratory Care

Job description

Overview

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

Status: Part Time

Shift: First

Every third weekend required

Job Summary

The registered 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 participating 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.

Requirements

• Requires successful completion of accredited program for Respiratory Care.
• NBRC Certification Required (CRT/RRT).
• 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.

Education

Work Experience

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.