Respiratory Therapist II (RRT)

AARC; Lexington, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Zusammenfassung

Baptist Health Respiratory Care in Lexington seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to deliver ventilation, oxygen therapy, ABG analysis, and emergency care across all ages. You will educate patients and families, follow protocols, and collaborate with nursing and physicians.

Requirements include NBRC-credential, Kentucky license, Associate's degree, and active BLS; PALs and NRP within 6 months are required. Benefits include health, life, disability, PTO, and retirement matching.

Qualifikationen

• Must be Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC) with active Kentucky license.
• Associate's degree required.
• Active BLS; PALs and NRP within 6 months.
• Ability to perform ventilation, oxygen therapy, ABG/oscilations, and emergency procedures.

Aufgaben

• Ventilation and non-invasive ventilation management for neonatal/pediatrics and adults.
• Administer medications via aerosol therapy and monitor response.
• Obtain, process and report arterial blood gases.
• Respond to emergency pages and provide intubation if applicable.

Kenntnisse

Ventilation management

Oxygen therapy

Patient education

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist

Associate's degree

Kentucky licensure as Respiratory Care Practitioner

Active BLS

PALS and NRP within 6 months

Jobbeschreibung

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

Responsible to perform daily Respiratory Care procedures as assigned, which include but are not limited to medication administration via aerosol therapy, oxygen therapy, percussion and postural drainage, noninvasive ventilation, mechanical ventilation, CPR, bedside pulmonary function screening, and arterial blood gases. Able to perform in all emergency situations and provide intubation, if applicable.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ventilation and Non-Invasive Ventilation Management
  • Manages and assesses patients on mechanical and non-invasive ventilation.
  • Educates patient and family on issues pertinent to their care on the ventilator.
  • Follows through on pertinent protocols.
  • Manages ventilators for neonatal/pediatrics and adults according to protocol pertinent for each age group.
• Patient care procedures and medication administration
  • Assesses the appropriateness of therapy and makes recommendations.
  • Performs, assesses, and instructs the effective administration of oxygen, aerosol medications, humidification, suctioning, and chest physiotherapy.
  • Takes and records verbal orders for respiratory care procedures.
• Arterial Blood Gases
  • Obtains, processes, and reports results without direct supervision.

Essential Job Functions:

• Adheres to all departmental policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Serves as a knowledgeable resource for nursing staff, physicians, students, and new respiratory staff.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives by evaluating performance and recommending enhancements.
• Responds promptly to all respiratory care requests and emergency pages.
• Supports staff development through education and training programs.
• Maintains compliance with safety standards and can identify job-specific hazards and patient safety responsibilities.
• Provides exceptional customer service by addressing needs promptly, managing difficult situations professionally, and seeking feedback to enhance service delivery.
• Demonstrates reliability in fulfilling responsibilities and meeting commitments.

Requirements:

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