Respiratory Therapist II – 3rd Shift, Tuition Reimbursement

Baptist Health System, Inc.; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Pet Insurance

Life Insurance

Short/Long-Term Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Paid Time Off

Bereavement Leave

PTO Sell Back

Employee Support Fund

Retirement with Company Match

Job summary

Baptist Health System, Inc. is hiring a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for full-time 36 hours on the 3rd shift in Lexington, KY. The team delivers sophisticated respiratory care, including ventilator management and pulmonary function testing, with 24/7 emergency coverage.

Responsibilities include aerosol and oxygen therapy, NIV and MV support, arterial blood gases, and CPR. Licensure, NBRC, BLS, PALs/NRP within 6 months are required.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist through the NBRC.
• Associates Degree.
• Must be licensed by the Kentucky Board of Respiratory Care as an RCP in Kentucky.
• Must maintain an active BLS within 30 days of hire.
• Must obtain PALs and NRP within 6 months.

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

Skills

NBRC RRT

Licensure KY

BLS Certified

Education

Associate's Degree

Job description

Baptist Health System, Inc. is hiring a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for full-time 36 hours on the 3rd shift in Lexington, KY. The team delivers sophisticated respiratory care, including ventilator management and pulmonary function testing, with 24/7 emergency coverage.

Responsibilities include aerosol and oxygen therapy, NIV and MV support, arterial blood gases, and CPR. Licensure, NBRC, BLS, PALs/NRP within 6 months are required.