Respiratory Therapist

About the role

Respiratory Therapist II (RRT)

Full Time (36 hours), 1st Shift

Unit Description

The Baptist Health Respiratory Care department helps patients breathe better and live healthier. Our expert team provides personalized care and advanced treatments for many respiratory illnesses such as COPD and asthma. We offer comprehensive pulmonary function testing, advanced ventilator management, asthma and COPD education, 24/7 emergency respiratory care, and are members of the Neonatal Response Team. Our dedicated professionals deliver high-quality, compassionate care using state-of-the-art treatment plans.

J ob Summary

Responsible to perform daily Respiratory Care procedures as assigned, which include but are not limited to medication administration via aerosol therapy, oxygen therapy, percussion and postural drainage, noninvasive ventilation, mechanical ventilation, CPR, bedside pulmonary function screening, and arterial blood gases. Able to perform in all emergency situations and provide intubation, if applicable.

Key Responsibilities

• Ventilation and Non-Invasive Ventilation Management
• Manages and assesses patients on mechanical and non-invasive ventilation.
• Educates patient and family on issues pertinent to their care on the ventilator.
• Follows through on pertinent protocols.
• Manages ventilators for neonatal/pediatrics and adults according to protocol pertinent for each age group.
• Patient care procedures and medication administration
• Assesses the appropriateness of therapy and makes recommendations.
• Performs, assesses, and instructs the effective administration of oxygen, aerosol medications, humidification, suctioning, and chest physiotherapy.
• Takes and records verbal orders for respiratory care procedures.
• Arterial Blood Gases
• Obtains, processes, and reports results without direct supervision.

Essential Job Functions

• Adheres to all departmental policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Serves as a knowledgeable resource for nursing staff, physicians, students, and new respiratory staff.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives by evaluating performance and recommending enhancements.
• Responds promptly to all respiratory care requests and emergency pages.
• Supports staff development through education and training programs.
• Maintains compliance with safety standards and can identify job-specific hazards and patient safety responsibilities.
• Provides exceptional customer service by addressing needs promptly, managing difficult situations professionally, and seeking feedback to enhance service delivery.
• Demonstrates reliability in fulfilling responsibilities and meeting commitments.

Requirements

• Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist through the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Associate's degree
• Must be licensed by the Kentucky Board of Respiratory Care as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the state of Kentucky and in accordance with the provisions of KRS chapter 314A
• Must maintain an active BLS. [within 30 days of hire if not already active]
• Must obtain PALs and NRP within 6 months

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

• Please note: These benefits are for our full-time positions. (32 weekly hours- 40 weekly hours).
• 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.