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Respiratory Care Therapist (CRT/RRT) PRN Second Shift

Part-time

Baptist Health

La Grange, KYPart-time$7.25/hrTracked 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$7.25/hr
Location
La Grange, KY
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

NBRC Certification (CRT/RRT)Active Kentucky Respiratory Care Practitioner LicenseBasic Cardiac Life SupportAdvanced Cardiovascular Life SupportNeonatal Resuscitation ProgramPediatric Advanced Life Support

Job overview

Baptist Health is hiring a Respiratory Care Therapist (CRT/RRT) PRN Second Shift. The Respiratory Care Therapist assesses, treats, and monitors patients with respiratory diseases and conditions, delivering medicated and non-medicated therapy as ordered by providers. This role also provides invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilator support for acute respiratory failure and performs diagnostic test procedures as part of patient assessment and management. Additionally, the therapist assists in departmental operations by contributing to quality improvement projects, equipment, and supplies.

Key focus areas include Assess patients with respiratory diseases and conditions, Treat patients with respiratory diseases and conditions, and Monitor patients with respiratory diseases and conditions.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma/G.E.D., Accredited Program For Respiratory Care, and NBRC Certification (CRT/RRT). Important skills include Patient Assessment, Diagnostic Test Procedures, and Quality Improvement Projects.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Patient AssessmentDiagnostic Test ProceduresQuality Improvement Projects

Qualifications

High School Diploma/G.E.D.Accredited Program for Respiratory CareNBRC Certification (CRT/RRT)Active Kentucky Respiratory Care Practitioner LicenseBasic Cardiac Life SupportAdvanced Cardiovascular Life SupportNeonatal Resuscitation ProgramPediatric Advanced Life Support

Full job description

Experience Required

None

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Compensation

$7.25 / hourly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Work Schedule and Shift Requirements

First (Day)

Job Description

Summary

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, therapists assists in departmental operations by addicting with quality improvement projects, equipment and supplies. The therapist follows all applicable rules and regulations established by the licensure board depending on the state in which respiratory therapy is practiced.

Job Description:

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.

Work Experience

Education

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.

"EEO Statement: Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and seeks to employ individuals without regard to r ace, color, national origin, gender, s exual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, religious or political beliefs, protected veteran status, employment status or any other protected class identified in any federal, state, or local law. Baptist Health specifically encourages minority, female, disabled, veteran and other candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and strengthen our team. Please note that Baptist Health is a drug-free workplace and employment with Baptist Health is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMATION AND ACCESSIBILITY TO SERVICES

Persons with hearing and speech impairments can contact Baptist Health facilities by using the Kentucky Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). For voice to TDD, call 800.648.6057. For TDD to voice, call 800.648.6056."

Job Type

Full time

Benefits Offered

Not specified

Veteran Preference

No

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

R26096127

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