Respiratory Therapist II

Baptist Health; Lexington (KY); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health, Vision, Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Paid Time Off upon hire

Bereavement Leave

PTO Sell Back

PTO Donation

Employee Support Fund

Company Match for Retirement

Résumé du poste

Baptist Health in Lexington, KY is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for full-time 3rd shift. The Respiratory Care department provides 24/7 emergency care, ventilator management, pulmonary function testing, and rehabilitation programs to help patients breathe better.

Qualified candidates must be an NBRC-registered RRT, hold an associates degree, and be licensed in Kentucky as a Respiratory Care Practitioner with active BLS, PALs and NRP within six months.

Qualifications

• Must be a NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• Associates Degree.
• Must be licensed by the Kentucky Board of Respiratory Care as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the state of Kentucky.
• Must maintain an active BLS. within 30 days of hire if not already active.
• Must obtain PALs and NRP within 6 months.

Responsabilités

• Administer medications via aerosol therapy, oxygen therapy, percussion and postural drainage, non-invasive ventilation, mechanical ventilation, CPR, bedside pulmonary function screening, and arterial blood gases.
• Able to perform in all emergency situations and provide intubation, if applicable.
• Administer medications via aerosol therapy, oxygen therapy, percussion and postural drainage, non-invasive ventilation, mechanical ventilation, CPR, bedside pulmonary function screening, and arterial blood gases.
• Able to perform in all emergency situations and provide intubation, if applicable.

Connaissances

CPR competence

Emergency response

Ventilator management

Formation

NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Associates Degree

Kentucky license as Respiratory Care Practitioner

Outils

Pulmonary function testing equipment

Ventilation equipment

Description du poste

Summary

Job Description:

Job Description

Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Full Time (36 hours), 3rd Shift

The Baptist Health Respiratory Care department helps patients breathe better and live healthier. Our expert team provides personalized care and advanced treatments for conditions like asthma and COPD. We offer comprehensive pulmonary function testing, advanced ventilator management, pulmonary rehabilitation programs, asthma and COPD education and management, and 24/7 emergency respiratory care. Our dedicated professionals deliver high-quality, compassionate care using state-of-the-art treatment plans.

Description:

• Medication administration via aerosol therapy, oxygen therapy, percussion and postural drainage, non-invasive ventilation, mechanical ventilation, CPR, bedside pulmonary function screening, and arterial blood gases.

• Able to perform in all emergency situations and provide intubation, if applicable

• Medication administration via aerosol therapy, oxygen therapy, percussion and postural drainage, non-invasive ventilation, mechanical ventilation, CPR, bedside pulmonary function screening, and arterial blood gases

• Able to perform in all emergency situations and provide intubation, if applicable

Requirements:

• Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist through the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)

• Associates Degree

• Must be licensed by the Kentucky Board of Respiratory Care as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the state of Kentucky and in accordance with the provisions of KRS chapter 314A

• Must maintain an active BLS. [within 30 days of hire if not already active]

• Must obtain PALs and NRP within 6 months

Benefits:

• Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance

• Identity Theft Protection

• Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually

• Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

• 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire

• Bereavement Leave (includes pets)

• PTO Sell Back Program

• Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)

• Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support

• Retirement with Company Match

Please note: These benefits are for our full-time positions. (32 weekly hours- 40 weekly hours).

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.