Respiratory Therapist - PRN Nights

Baptist Health; Paducah, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Paducah, KY seeks a Respiratory Therapist for PRN nights to deliver quality patient care across age groups under supervision. You will follow department policies, assess respiratory status, perform airway management and CPR as needed, and communicate care plans effectively to the care team.

Qualifications include CRT or RRT credential, Kentucky license, and an Associate degree. Strong teamwork and customer service skills are essential to support clinical excellence and

Qualifications

• Must have CRT or RRT credential and Kentucky license.
• Associate degree required.
• Strong teamwork and customer service skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Performs respiratory care procedures per patient needs and department policy.
• Assesses respiratory status via physical exam and chart review.
• Performs airway management and CPR as required.
• Communicates care plan clearly with peers and nursing staff; provides shift reports.
• Maintains secure medication storage as applicable and adheres to policies.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

CRT or RRT Credential

Associate degree

Kentucky License

Job description

## Respiratory Therapist - PRN NightsApply: Paducah, KY: Part time: Posted Today: R26107188**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!*