Respiratory Therapist -Full Time Night Shift

Company: Baptist Healthcare System, Inc.
Location: Lexington
Posted on: April 17, 2024

Job Description:

Job Description:

Full-time Nights

30K Sign on Bonus

Job Description

• Manages and assesses patients on mechanical and non-invasive ventilation.
• Educates patient and family on issues pertinent to their care on the ventilator.
• Follows through on pertinent protocols.
• Manages ventilators for neonatal/pediatrics and adults according to
• Assesses the appropriateness of therapy and makes recommendations.
• 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.
• Administers medications and assesses patient response.
• Takes and records verbal orders for respiratory care procedures. Performs additional duties as assigned.
  Minimum Education, Experience, Training and Licensures Required:
  
  
  • 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.
    Benefits:
    
    
    • Tuition Assistance reimbursement program
    • Company paid Maternity and Paternity leave.
    • 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
      If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!
      
      Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
      

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