Respiratory Therapist II

Baptist Healthcare System; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Paid Time Off

Retirement with Company Match

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a full-time 36-hour 3rd shift position in Lexington, KY. The role involves delivering inhaled therapies, ventilator management, and advanced pulmonary care within a 24/7 respiratory services department.

The ideal candidate is NBRC Registered, holds an Associate degree, and maintains Kentucky licensure with active BLS, PALs and NRP within six months. Comprehensive benefits provided by Baptist Health.

Qualifications

• Must be NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• Requires an Associate Degree.
• Active Kentucky licensure as Respiratory Care Practitioner and in Good Standing.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist

Education

Associate degree

Tools

BLS Certification

PALs Certification

NRP Certification

Job description

Summary

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.