Job Information
Baptist Health Systems Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) PRN Second Shift in La Grange, Kentucky
Job Description:
Respiratory Care Therapist (CRT/RRT)- PRN, Second Shift
Status: PRN
Shift: Second
Job Summary:
The registered respiratory therapist assesses, treats, and monitors patients with respiratory diseases andconditions. 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 acuterespiratory failure. As part of patient assessment and management, the therapist performs diagnostic testprocedures. In addition, therapists assist in departmental operations by addicting with qualityimprovement projects, equipment and supplies. The certified therapist follows all applicable rules andregulations established by the licensure board depending on the state in which respiratory therapy ispracticed.
Requirements:
Requires successful completion of accredited program for Respiratory Care.
NBRC Certification Required (CRT/RRT).
Active Kentucky Respiratory Care Practitioner License Required.
Basic Cardiac Life Support due within 90 days of hire.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support due within 6 months of hire.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program due within 6 months of hire.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support due within 6 months of hire.
"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.
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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."