Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Corbin, KYFull-time$7.25/hrSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago
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The Respiratory Therapist (RRT) provides specialized cardiopulmonary care to patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions at Baptist Health in Corbin, KY. The role involves assessing, treating, and monitoring breathing difficulties, delivering therapeutic interventions, and supporting critical care services while collaborating with physicians and nurses.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Qualifications
Benefits
Full job description
Experience Required
None
Minimum Education Required
Associates Degree
Compensation
$7.25 / hourly
Hours Per Week
40
Number Of Positions
1
Work Schedule and Shift Requirements
First (Day)
Job Description
Summary
Job Description:
Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Full-Time, 3rd Shift
Respiratory Therapy
The Respiratory Therapy Department provides specialized cardiopulmonary care for patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions. Respiratory therapists work closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to assess, treat, and monitor patients experiencing breathing difficulties and cardiopulmonary disorders. The department plays a vital role in improving respiratory function, supporting critical care services, and promoting positive patient outcomes.
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, 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.
Job Description:
Provides respiratory care and therapeutic treatments in accordance with provider orders and established standards of care.
Responds to emergency and critical care situations, including Code Blue, Rapid Response, and high-risk deliveries.
Provides airway management and monitors patients receiving invasive and non-invasive ventilatory support.
Performs and/or assists with advanced respiratory procedures, including endotracheal tube insertion, arterial line placement, and bronchoscopy.
Performs respiratory and diagnostic procedures, including pulmonary function testing, blood gas sampling and analysis, oximetry studies, and other testing as trained and competent.
Completes patient assessments, provides recommendations to providers, and educates patients and families regarding respiratory therapies, medications, and disease processes.
Documents patient care, communicates information necessary for continuity of care, and supports departmental quality, safety, equipment, and process improvement activities.
Requirements:
Associate degree in Respiratory Care required; Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Care preferred.
No prior experience required; healthcare, customer service, or limited permit/student respiratory license experience preferred.
Current respiratory therapy certification through the Kentucky Board of Respiratory Care required.
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association required within 90 days of hire.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required within six months of hire for therapists working with the neonatal population.
Benefits:
Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance
Life Insurance
Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
Identity Theft Protection
Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually
Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire
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
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
R26107397
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