Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

BHS; Corbin (KY); In loco; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Maternity/Paternity leave

Paid time off

Bereavement leave

PTO donation

Descrizione del lavoro

Baptist Health in Corbin, KY, is hiring a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for full-time 3rd shift. The role provides cardiopulmonary care, ventilator support, diagnostics, and patient education under physician orders.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to improve respiratory function and patient outcomes. Requirements include an associate degree in respiratory care (bachelor's preferred), RRT certification, Kentucky Board of Respiratory Care licensure, and BLS (within 90 days); NRP for

Competenze

• Associate degree in Respiratory Care is required; Bachelor's preferred.
• No prior experience required; healthcare/customer service or limited permit experience helpful.
• Current RRT certification through the Kentucky Board of Respiratory Care.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist credential through NBRC required.
• BLS certification due within 90 days of hire.
• NRP certification within six months for neonatal Therapists.

Mansioni

• Provide respiratory care per provider orders and standards of care.
• Respond to emergencies including Code Blue and Rapid Response.
• Manage airway support for invasive and non-invasive ventilation.
• Perform advanced procedures (endotracheal intubation, arterial line placement, bronchoscopy).
• Conduct respiratory and diagnostic procedures (PFTs, ABG, oximetry).
• Complete patient assessments and educate patients/families on therapies and diseases.
• Document care and contribute to quality, safety, and process improvement.

Conoscenze

Respiratory care

Ventilator management

Pulmonary function testing

Emergency response

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Formazione

Associate degree in Respiratory Care

Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Care preferred

Kentucky Board of Respiratory Care certification

RRT credential (NBRC)

BLS certification

NRP certification

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Description

Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Full-Time, 3rd Shift

Respiratory Therapy

The Respiratory Therapy Department provides specialized cardiopulmonary care for patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions. Respiratory therapists work closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to assess, treat, and monitor patients experiencing breathing difficulties and cardiopulmonary disorders. The department plays a vital role in improving respiratory function, supporting critical care services, and promoting positive patient outcomes.

The certified respiratory therapist assesses, treats, and monitors patients with respiratory diseases and conditions. This includes the delivery of medicated and non-medicated therapy as ordered by the provider. Additionally, therapists provide invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilator support for acute respiratory failure. As part of patient assessment and management, the therapist performs diagnostic test procedures. In addition, therapist assists in departmental operations by addicting with quality improvement projects, equipment, and supplies. The certified therapist follows all applicable rules and regulations established by the licensure board depending on the state in which respiratory therapy is practiced.

Job Description

• Provides respiratory care and therapeutic treatments in accordance with provider orders and established standards of care.
• Responds to emergency and critical care situations, including Code Blue, Rapid Response, and high-risk deliveries.
• Provides airway management and monitors patients receiving invasive and non-invasive ventilatory support.
• Performs and/or assists with advanced respiratory procedures, including endotracheal tube insertion, arterial line placement, and bronchoscopy.
• Performs respiratory and diagnostic procedures, including pulmonary function testing, blood gas sampling and analysis, oximetry studies, and other testing as trained and competent.
• Completes patient assessments, provides recommendations to providers, and educates patients and families regarding respiratory therapies, medications, and disease processes.
• Documents patient care, communicates information necessary for continuity of care, and supports departmental quality, safety, equipment, and process improvement activities.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Respiratory Care required; Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Care preferred.
• No prior experience required; healthcare, customer service, or limited permit/student respiratory license experience preferred.
• Current respiratory therapy certification through the Kentucky Board of Respiratory Care required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association required within 90 days of hire.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required within six months of hire for therapists working with the neonatal population.

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

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.