RRT/CRT Full Time Days

BHS; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Paid PTO

Maternity/Paternity leave

Bereavement leave (pets)

Employee assistance program

Retirement plan with company match

Job summary

Baptist Health in Kentucky is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a full-time day shift. The therapist will assess, treat, and monitor patients with respiratory diseases, delivering both medicated and non-medicated therapies as ordered by providers.

Responsibilities include invasive and non-invasive ventilator support, diagnostic testing, and participation in quality improvement projects. Licensure and NBRC credentials are required; a Bachelor's degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited respiratory therapy program.
• Current Kentucky Respiratory Care license.
• RRT or CRT by NBRC required.
• Bachelor's degree in respiratory therapy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, and monitor patients with respiratory conditions.
• Provide invasive and non-invasive ventilator support as ordered.
• Perform diagnostic testing as part of patient assessment.
• Assist in quality improvement projects, equipment and supplies management.

Skills

NBRC credential (RRT/CRT)

Education

Accredited respiratory therapy program

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy

Full-time, Day shift

Job Description:

The 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.

Requirements:

• Graduate from an accredited respiratory therapy program required.
• Current Kentucky Respiratory Care license required.
• Registered Respiratory therapist (RRT) OR Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in respiratory therapy preferred.

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

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.