Respiratory Care Therapist
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Baptist Health is hiring a Respiratory Care Therapist. The Baptist Health team seeks a certified Respiratory Therapist to assess, treat, and monitor patients with respiratory conditions on a part‑time, third‑shift schedule. The role involves delivering both medicated and non‑medicated therapies, providing ventilator support, performing diagnostic procedures, and assisting with quality improvement projects under medical director supervision.
Key focus areas include Assess patients with respiratory diseases and conditions, Treat and monitor patients using medicated and non‑medicated therapy, and Provide invasive and non‑invasive mechanical ventilator support.
Important skills include Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing Machine, Oxygen Devices, Nebulizer, Metered Dose Inhaler, Chest Physiotherapy, and Drums.
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Experience Required
None
Minimum Education Required
Associates Degree
Compensation
$7.25 / hourly
Hours Per Week
20
Number Of Positions
1
Work Schedule and Shift Requirements
First (Day)
Job Description
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Job Description:
Job Title: Respiratory Therapist, Certified
PART TIME - 3RD SHIFT
Job Description:
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, therapists assist in departmental operations by assisting 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.
Provide Respiratory Care to newborn through geriatrics in generally predictable, although critical situations, under the supervision of the medical director.
Possesses a sound knowledge and an adequate proficiency in the skills of Respiratory Care and Electrodiagnostic practices, procedures, and techniques, as they pertain to newborn through geriatric patients.
Conducts physician prescribed treatments of a routine nature; operating Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing (IPPP) machine, various oxygen devices, nebulizer, or Metered Dose Inhaler to administer prescribed medications, gases and humidity and various oxygen concentrations to the respiratory system of the patient.
Performs chest physiotherapy treatments involving percussion, postural drainage, adjunct therapy and suctioning to loosen and mobilize secretions and mucus in the lungs. Performs arterial puncture; operates blood gas analyzer measuring and determining the acid base balance efficiencies of ventilation, and metabolism of the respiratory system.
Requirements:
Certificate/ diploma in respiratory care.
Prefer Associate degree in respiratory care.
Must possess a current and valid KBRC license.
Certified Respiratory Therapist by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
BLS
ACLS, PALS and NRP certification within the first year of employment.
Benefits: Part-Time 24 weekly hours (0.6 FTE) - 31.99 weekly hours (0.8FTE)
Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually
Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
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
Identity Theft Protection
5 days of Paid Time Off available upon 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.
"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
Part time
Benefits Offered
Not specified
Veteran Preference
No
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
R26105006
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