Respirtory Therapist Full time Days

Davita Inc.; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide essential respiratory care across all ages in a critical environment. This full-time role involves conducting respiratory procedures, patient assessments, and maintaining communication with the healthcare team. The ideal candidate will possess the necessary credentials and demonstrate strong patient care and teamwork skills.

Benefits

Tuition Assistance reimbursement program

Paid Time Off available for use upon hire

Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

Bereavement Leave (includes pets)

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement plans with company match

Qualifications

• Must have CRT or RRT credential and Kentucky license.
• Demonstrates effective communication and team collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs respiratory care procedures and patient assessment.
• Communicates patient care plans to healthcare teams.
• Manages airway and performs CPR as needed.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Critical Thinking

Education

CRT or RRT Credential - National Board of Respiratory Care

Kentucky Mandatory Certificate/License

Job description

Job Description:

Respiratory Therapist - Sign On Bonus available for candidates who have not been employed by Baptist Health or its affiliates within the preceding 12 months.

Full Time - 12 hour shifts, day shift

Job Description

The 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

Benefits

• Tuition Assistance reimbursement program
• Paid Time Off available for use upon hire
• Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement plans with company match

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.