Respiratory Care Therapist (CRT/RRT) PRN Second Shift

Baptist Health; LaGrange (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a qualified Respiratory Care Therapist (CRT/RRT) for a PRN, Second Shift position in LaGrange, KY. The role involves assessing, treating, and monitoring patients with respiratory diseases, providing necessary therapies and ventilator support. Candidates must have completed an accredited respiratory care program and hold NBRC Certification along with active state licensure. Additional certifications in cardiac and pediatric support are also required within specific timeframes.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited program for Respiratory Care.
• Must hold NBRC Certification as CRT or RRT.
• Active Kentucky Respiratory Care Practitioner License required.

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, and monitor patients with respiratory diseases.
• Deliver medicated and non-medicated therapy as ordered.
• Provide ventilator support for acute respiratory failure.

Skills

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support

Neonatal Resuscitation Program

Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Education

Completion of accredited program for Respiratory Care

NBRC Certification (CRT/RRT)

Job description

Respiratory Care Therapist (CRT/RRT) PRN Second Shift page is loaded## Respiratory Care Therapist (CRT/RRT) PRN Second Shiftlocations: LaGrange, KYtime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R26096127**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 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 addicting 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.**Work Experience****Education**### *If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!*### Baptist Health is an *Equal Employment Opportunity* employer.[](blob:https://bhs.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/d93504ea-0bc7-4943-b9ec-12c4bc1c35d3)0:00 / 2:44