About this Respiratory Care Therapist (CRT/RRT) PRN Second Shift role at Baptist Health
Summary
The respiratory therapist assesses, treats, and monitors patients with respiratory diseases and conditions. This includes the delivery of medicated and non-medicated therapy as ordered by the provider. Additionally, therapists provide invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilator support for acute respiratory failure. As part of patient assessment and management, the therapist performs diagnostic test procedures. In addition, therapists assists in departmental operations by addicting with quality improvement projects, equipment and supplies. The therapist follows all applicable rules and regulations established by the licensure board depending on the state in which respiratory therapy is practiced.Job Description:
Respiratory Care Therapist (CRT/RRT)- PRN, Second Shift
Status: PRN
Shift: Second
Job Summary:
The registered respiratory therapist assesses, treats, and monitors patients with respiratory diseases and conditions. This includes the delivery of medicated and non-medicated therapy as ordered by the provider. Additionally, therapists provide invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilator support for acute respiratory failure. As part of patient assessment and management, the therapist performs diagnostic test procedures. In addition, therapists assist in departmental operations by addicting with quality improvement projects, equipment and supplies. The certified therapist follows all applicable rules and regulations established by the licensure board depending on the state in which respiratory therapy is practiced.
Requirements:
Requires successful completion of accredited program for Respiratory Care.
NBRC Certification Required (CRT/RRT).
Active Kentucky Respiratory Care Practitioner License Required.
Basic Cardiac Life Support due within 90 days of hire.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support due within 6 months of hire.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program due within 6 months of hire.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support due within 6 months of hire.
Work Experience
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