About this opportunity
Baptist Health lists this Respiratory Therapist (RRT) opportunity in corbin, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Experience Required
nNone
nMinimum Education Required
nAssociates Degree
nCompensation
n$7.25 / hourly
nHours Per Week
n40
nNumber Of Positions
n1
nWork Schedule and Shift Requirements
nFirst (Day)
nJob Description
nSummary
nJob Description:
nRespiratory Therapist (RRT)
nFull-Time, 3rd Shift
nRespiratory Therapy
nThe 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.
nThe 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.
nJob Description:
nProvides respiratory care and therapeutic treatments in accordance with provider orders and established standards of care.
nResponds to emergency and critical care situations, including Code Blue, Rapid Response, and high-risk deliveries.
nProvides airway management and monitors patients receiving invasive and non-invasive ventilatory support.
nPerforms and/or assists with advanced respiratory procedures, including endotracheal tube insertion, arterial line placement, and bronchoscopy.
nPerforms respiratory and diagnostic procedures, including pulmonary function testing, blood gas sampling and analysis, oximetry studies, and other testing as trained and competent.
nCompletes patient assessments, provides recommendations to providers, and educates patients and families regarding respiratory therapies, medications, and disease processes.
nDocuments patient care, communicates information necessary for continuity of care, and supports departmental quality, safety, equipment, and process improvement activities.
nRequirements:
nAssociate degree in Respiratory Care required; Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Care preferred.
nNo prior experience required; healthcare, customer service, or limited permit/student respiratory license experience preferred.
nCurrent respiratory therapy certification through the Kentucky Board of Respiratory Care required.
nRegistered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care required.
nBasic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association required within 90 days of hire.
nNeonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required within six months of hire for therapists working with the neonatal population.
nBenefits:
nHealth, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance
nLife Insurance
nShort Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
nIdentity Theft Protection
nTuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually
nCompany paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
n5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire
nBereavement Leave (includes pets)
nPTO Sell Back Program
nCompassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)
nEmployee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support
nRetirement with Company Match
nIf you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!
nBaptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
n"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.
nNOTICE OF NONDISCRIMATION AND ACCESSIBILITY TO SERVICES
nPersons 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 . For TDD to voice, call ."
nJob Type
nFull time
nBenefits Offered
nNot specified
nVeteran Preference
nNo
nPlace of Work
nOn-site
nRequisition ID
nR
Worksite address
corbin, KY, 40702, US
Who can apply
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