RRT/CRT Full Time Days

Summary

Job Description:

Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy

Full-time, Day shift

Job Description:

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, 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.

Requirements:

• Graduate from an accredited respiratory therapy program required.

• Current Kentucky Respiratory Care license required.

• Registered Respiratory therapist (RRT) OR Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in respiratory therapy preferred.

Benefits:

• ​Tuition Assistance reimbursement program 

• Paid Time Off available for use upon hire 

• Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

• Bereavement Leave (includes pets) 

• Employee Assistance Program

• Retirement plans 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.