Respiratory Therapist - PRN

Baptist Health; Paducah, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,573,000 - 55,104,000; Part time

Job summary

Baptist Health Paducah seeks a Respiratory Therapist PRN to provide respiratory care across neonatal to geriatric patients under supervision. You will support patient care plans and handoffs, contributing to clinical excellence and teamwork.

The ideal candidate holds CRT or RRT credentials, Kentucky license, and an associate degree. This part-time PRN role offers flexible scheduling and an opportunity to contribute to Baptist Health's patient care mission.

Qualifications

• CRT or RRT credential (National Board of Respiratory Care).
• Kentucky license/certification required.
• Associate degree required.

Responsibilities

• Performs respiratory care procedures per patient needs and orders.
• Assesses respiratory status via exam, charts, and response to therapies.
• Performs airway management and CPR as needed.
• Communicates care plan clearly with peers, physicians and nursing staff.
• Provides thorough shift change reports to oncoming staff.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Patient care

Education

Associate degree

Job description

## Respiratory Therapist - PRNApply: Paducah, KY: Part time: Posted Yesterday: R26107189**Summary****Job Description:**PRNJob DescriptionThe Respiratory Therapist provides basic respiratory care to neonates through geriatrics in generally predictable, although critical, situations under the supervision of the manager and with shift supervisor resource. Staff practitioners will be responsible for the delivery of quality patient care and basic quality improvement data retrieval based on specific instructions and guidelines.Job Duties* Performs respiratory care procedures in response to patient needs, physical direction/orders, and within the limits of established Baptist Health Paducah and Respiratory Care department policies and procedures.* Has access to medication storage areas pertinent to required job tasks. Maintains a secure medication storage area.* Assesses the respiratory status of assigned patients through physical exam, chart review of history/physical and response to ordered therapies.* Performs airway management and cardiopulmonary resuscitation as required.* Communicates the patient care plan thoroughly and effectively with peers, physicians, and nursing staff maintains a team focus during and between shifts. Maintains good customer service/communication skills. Provides shift change report to oncoming staff.Requirements* CRT or RRT Credential – National Board of Respiratory Care* Kentucky Mandatory Certificate/License* Associate degree### *If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!*### Baptist Health is an *Equal Employment Opportunity* employer.