Respiratory Therapist - FT Nights

Baptist Health; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for the FT Nights position at Baptist Medical Center South. The role covers treatment, evaluation, and care of pulmonary patients across all ages, with collaboration with physicians and respiratory team on patient progress.

Education requires a degree in Respiratory Therapy; BS in Respiratory Care is preferred. Active NBRC RRT and LRT credentials plus BLS are required, with ACLS/PALS/NRP potentially needed depending on area.

Qualifications

• Degree in Respiratory Therapy required.
• BS in Respiratory Care preferred.
• Active NBRC RRT and LRT credentials; BLS required; ACLS/PALS/NRP may be required depending on area.

Responsibilities

• Perform treatment, management, diagnostic evaluation, and care of pulmonary patients.
• Administer routine and complex respiratory care procedures for patients of all ages.
• Communicate with physicians and the respiratory team on patient progress and care plans.
• Assume additional duties within scope of the role as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management under tight deadlines

Independent judgment

Education

Degree in Respiratory Therapy

BS in Respiratory Care preferred

Job description

Respiratory Therapist - FT Nights page is loaded## Respiratory Therapist - FT Nightsremote type: 1- Onsitelocations: Baptist Medical Center Southtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR102556Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties.To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at .**Highlights:****Summary**: The Registered Respiratory Therapist shall perform duties involved with the treatment, management control, diagnostic evaluation, and care of patients with deficiencies and/or abnormalities within the Pulmonary system. The Therapist shall all routine and complex respiratory care procedures to patients of all ages. Communicates with Physician and Respiratory team on patient's progress within the care plan; as well as to make recommendations regarding patient's progress. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role.**Education / Experience**: Degree in Respiratory Therapy required, Bachelor's of Science in Respiratory Care preferred. If credentialed after 2002, must maintain active membership status for credentials issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care.**License / Certification**: Active ASBRT LRT required, Active NBRC RRT required, BLS required, Additional certifications (ACLS, PALS, NRP, etc) may be required depending upon area assigned**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**:- Must possess excellent organizational and communication skills.- Must have the ability to successfully complete work within rigid time constraints.- Must possess reasoning ability and good independent judgment.**Work Conditions/Physical Requirements:**Position requires walking 33% sitting 33%, and standing 33% of the time during the workday.There is occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.There is frequent reaching, use of hands and repetitive action.Must be able to push and pull equipment and supplies up to 50 lbs.Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.There is a continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person.Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range.Some exposure to infectious disease while performing job-related tasks.Must be able to assist and maneuver patients to and from wheelchairs, stretchers and beds. Requires occasional interfacility transport via ground transportation.**Primary Location:**Baptist Medical Center South**Job:**Respiratory Therapist - FT NightsRegistered Respiratory Therapist**Job Type:**Regular-Full time**Shift**:Third Shift (United States of America)