Respiratory Care Therapist (CRT/RRT) PRN Second Shift

Baptist Health System, Inc.; La Grange (KY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Baptist Health System, Inc. is seeking a Respiratory Care Therapist (CRT/RRT) on a PRN basis for the second shift in Kentucky. The role delivers respiratory therapies, monitors patients, and provides ventilator support as ordered by the provider.

The position requires completion of an accredited Respiratory Care program, NBRC CRT/RRT certification, and a Kentucky license, plus BCLS within 90 days and ACLS/NRP/PALS within six months.

Qualifications

• Requires completion of accredited Respiratory Care program.
• NBRC Certification (CRT/RRT) required.
• Active Kentucky Respiratory Care Practitioner License required.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) within 90 days of hire.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months of hire.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within 6 months of hire.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat and monitor patients with respiratory diseases and conditions.
• Provide invasive and non-invasive ventilator support as ordered.
• Perform diagnostic respiratory tests as part of patient assessment.
• Assist in quality improvement projects and manage equipment and supplies.

Skills

NBRC Certification

KY License

BCLS

ACLS

NRP

PALS

Education

Accredited Respiratory Care Program

Job description

Summary

The 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 assists in departmental operations by addicting with quality improvement projects, equipment and supplies. The therapist follows all applicable rules and regulations established by the licensure board depending on the state in which respiratory therapy is practiced.

Job Description

Respiratory Care Therapist (CRT/RRT)- PRN, Second Shift

Status: PRN

Shift: Second

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

• 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.

Work Experience

Education

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.