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Resp Care Therapist II (RRT) Lexington, KY

Full Time 3rd Shift (Nights)

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

Description:

• Medication administration via aerosol therapy, oxygen therapy, percussion and postural drainage, non-invasive ventilation, mechanical ventilation, CPR, bedside pulmonary function screening, and arterial blood gases

• Able to perform in all emergency situations and provide intubation, if applicable

• Manages ventilators for neonatal/pediatrics and adults according to protocol pertinent for each age group (Mechanical and non-invasive ventilation)

• Performs, assesses, and instructs the effective administration of oxygen, aerosol medications, humidification, suctioning, and chest physiotherapy

• Patient/family education will also include the safe and effective use of equipment where applicable

• Performs effective airway management, supportive ventilation, and chest compressions during CPR

• Obtains, processes and reports results of arterial blood gases without direct supervision

• Utilizes EPIC to acknowledge/resolve all completed and cancelled orders

• Assists in the maintenance of all Respiratory Care equipment by troubleshooting when necessary and communicating equipment needs to supervisor

• Evaluates, monitors, analyzes, and makes recommendations in Quality Improvement activities

• Responds to all respiratory care pages in a timely manner

• Assists with education programs that will help the staff improve their knowledge, attitude, and skills in relation to the needs of the services offered

Requirements:

• Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist through the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)

• 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

• Must obtain PALs and NRP within 6 months

Benefits:

• Tuition Assistance 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

"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."