Respiratory Therapist II: Ventilation & Neonatal Care

Baptist Health System KY & IN; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, Dental insurance

Life Insurance

Short/Long-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Bereavement Leave

Job summary

Baptist Health System KY & IN in Lexington, KY is seeking a Respiratory Therapist II (RRT) for a full-time 36-hour-per-week position on the 1st shift. The role emphasizes ventilation management, oxygen therapy, arterial blood gases, and bedside pulmonary function testing in a high-acuity setting.

You will work with neonatal/pediatrics and adults, educating families and collaborating with nursing and medical staff.

Qualifications

• NBRC-credentialed RRT; KY licensure is required.
• BLS certification required; PALs and NRP within 6 months of hire.
• Associate degree in Respiratory Care or related field required.
• Active KY Respiratory Care Practitioner license and NBRC certification

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory care procedures including ventilation and oxygen therapy.
• Manage and assess patients on mechanical and non-invasive ventilation.
• Educate patients and families on ventilator care and therapy goals.
• Perform arterial blood gases collection, processing and reporting.
• Perform airway clearance therapies and chest physiotherapy as prescribed.
• Respond to respiratory care requests and emergencies; participate in ICU teams.
• Document treatments, verify orders, and ensure device safety and maintenance.

Skills

Ventilator management

Aerosol therapy

ABG sampling

Non-invasive ventilation

CPR

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree

Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC)

KY licensure as Respiratory Care Practitioner

Tools

Pulmonary function testing equipment

Job description

Baptist Health System KY & IN in Lexington, KY is seeking a Respiratory Therapist II (RRT) for a full-time 36-hour-per-week position on the 1st shift. The role emphasizes ventilation management, oxygen therapy, arterial blood gases, and bedside pulmonary function testing in a high-acuity setting.

You will work with neonatal/pediatrics and adults, educating families and collaborating with nursing and medical staff.