Respiratory Therapist II

Baptist Healthcare System • Lexington, KY

13h

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist II works in the Respiratory Care department, which provides personalized care and advanced treatments for patients with conditions such as asthma and COPD. The department offers pulmonary function testing, ventilator management, pulmonary rehabilitation, asthma and COPD education and management, and 24/7 emergency respiratory care. Respiratory Therapists deliver high-quality, compassionate care using advanced treatment plans.

The role provides respiratory care services including medication administration, oxygen therapy, ventilation, CPR, pulmonary function screening, and arterial blood gas testing. The therapist must be able to respond to emergency situations and provide intubation when applicable. This is a full-time position described as 36 hours per week on the third shift.

Requirements

• Registered Respiratory Therapist credential through the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Associate's degree.
• Kentucky Respiratory Care Practitioner license through the Kentucky Board of Respiratory Care, in accordance with KRS Chapter 314A.
• Maintain active BLS; the description states it must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Obtain PALS and NRP within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications via aerosol therapy.
• Provide oxygen therapy, percussion, and postural drainage.
• Provide non-invasive and mechanical ventilation.
• Perform CPR.
• Conduct bedside pulmonary function screening and arterial blood gas testing.
• Respond to emergency situations and provide intubation, if applicable.

Benefits

• Health, vision, dental, and pet insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Identity theft protection.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $6,000 annually.
• Company-paid maternity and paternity leave.
• Five days of paid time off available upon hire.
• Bereavement leave, including for pets.
• PTO sell-back program.
• Compassionate leave sharing program (PTO donation).
• Employee Support Fund for employees in need of emergency financial support.
• Retirement plan with company match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree