Respiratory Therapist- Full Time Nights

Baptist Healthcare System•Lexington, KY

3h•Onsite

About The Position

Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) Lexington, KY Full Time 3rd Shift (Nights) Responsible to perform daily Respiratory Care procedures as assigned, which include but are not limited to medication administration via aerosol therapy, oxygen therapy, percussion and postural drainage, noninvasive ventilation, mechanical ventilation, CPR, bedside pulmonary function screening, and arterial blood gases. Able to perform in all emergency situations and provide intubation 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 Certified Respiratory Therapist through the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).
Technical Diploma
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
New graduates will be acceptable for initial hire with the understanding that the individual must be licensed by KY Board of Respiratory Care in the State of Kentucky and in accordance with the provisions of KRS chapter 314A, and a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)through the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) prior to first day of employment.
New hires must obtain their Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential through the National Board of Respiratory (NBRC) Care within one year of employment.

Responsibilities

Medication administration via aerosol therapy
Oxygen therapy
Percussion and postural drainage
Non-invasive ventilation
Mechanical ventilation
CPR
Bedside pulmonary function screening
Arterial blood gases
Manage 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.