Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Baptist Healthcare System•Corbin, KY

16d

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist assesses, treats, and monitors patients with respiratory diseases and conditions, delivering medicated and non-medicated therapies as ordered by providers. The role provides invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilator support for acute respiratory failure and performs diagnostic testing. Respiratory therapists collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to support patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions, improve respiratory function, and promote positive patient outcomes. The therapist also contributes to departmental operations, quality improvement, equipment, and supply activities, while following applicable rules and regulations established by the respiratory therapy licensure board in the state of practice.

Requirements

Associate degree in Respiratory Care.
Current respiratory therapy certification through the Kentucky Board of Respiratory Care.
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within six months of hire for therapists working with the neonatal population.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Care preferred.
Healthcare, customer service, or limited permit/student respiratory license experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide respiratory care and therapeutic treatments in accordance with provider orders and established standards of care.
Respond to emergency and critical care situations, including Code Blue, Rapid Response, and high-risk deliveries.
Manage airways and monitor patients receiving invasive and non-invasive ventilatory support.
Perform or assist with advanced respiratory procedures, including endotracheal tube insertion, arterial line placement, and bronchoscopy.
Perform respiratory and diagnostic procedures, including pulmonary function testing, blood gas sampling and analysis, oximetry studies, and other testing for which trained and competent.
Complete patient assessments and provide recommendations to providers.
Educate patients and families about respiratory therapies, medications, and disease processes.
Document patient care and communicate information necessary for continuity of care.
Support departmental quality, safety, equipment, and process improvement activities.
Follow applicable rules and regulations established by the respiratory therapy licensure board in the state of practice.