Baptist Health
Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) PRN Second Shift
Baptist Health - La Grange, Kentucky, United States, 40031
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Respiratory Care Therapist (CRT/RRT)- PRN, Second Shift
Status: PRN
Shift: Second
Job Summary: The registered respiratory therapist assesses, treats, and monitors patients with respiratory diseases andconditions. 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 acuterespiratory failure. As part of patient assessment and management, the therapist performs diagnostic testprocedures. In addition, therapists assist in departmental operations by addicting with qualityimprovement projects, equipment and supplies. The certified therapist follows all applicable rules andregulations established by the licensure board depending on the state in which respiratory therapy ispracticed. Requirements: Requires successful completion of accredited program for Respiratory Care. NBRC Certification Required (CRT/RRT). Active Kentucky Respiratory Care Practitioner License Required. Basic Cardiac Life Support due within 90 days of hire. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support due within 6 months of hire. Neonatal Resuscitation Program due within 6 months of hire. Pediatric Advanced Life Support due within 6 months of hire. 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.
Job Summary: The registered respiratory therapist assesses, treats, and monitors patients with respiratory diseases andconditions. 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 acuterespiratory failure. As part of patient assessment and management, the therapist performs diagnostic testprocedures. In addition, therapists assist in departmental operations by addicting with qualityimprovement projects, equipment and supplies. The certified therapist follows all applicable rules andregulations established by the licensure board depending on the state in which respiratory therapy ispracticed. Requirements: Requires successful completion of accredited program for Respiratory Care. NBRC Certification Required (CRT/RRT). Active Kentucky Respiratory Care Practitioner License Required. Basic Cardiac Life Support due within 90 days of hire. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support due within 6 months of hire. Neonatal Resuscitation Program due within 6 months of hire. Pediatric Advanced Life Support due within 6 months of hire. 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.