Respiratory Care Therapist (CRT/RRT) PRN Second Shift

Baptist Health System, Inc.; La Grange (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Baptist Health System, Inc. is seeking a Respiratory Care Therapist (CRT/RRT) on a PRN basis for the second shift. The role involves assessing, treating, and monitoring patients with respiratory conditions and providing ventilator support as ordered.

You will perform diagnostic tests and assist in department operations, adhering to state licensure rules. Required are graduation from an accredited program, NBRC CRT/RRT certification, and an active Kentucky license.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Respiratory Care program.
• NBRC CRT/RRT certification.
• Active Kentucky Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
• BLS within 90 days of hire; ACLS within 6 months; NRP and PALS within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat and monitor patients with respiratory diseases and conditions.
• Provide invasive and non-invasive ventilator support as ordered.
• Perform diagnostic tests and participate in quality improvement projects.

Skills

CRT/RRT Certification

NBRC Certification

KY License

Ventilator Management

Patient Monitoring

Quality Improvement

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

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.