Respiratory Therapist II

Job Description:

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