Respiratory Therapist (RRT) 

Full Time (36 hours), 3rd Shift

The Baptist Health Respiratory Care department helps patients breathe better and live healthier. Our expert team provides personalized care and advanced treatments for conditions like asthma and COPD. We offer comprehensive pulmonary function testing, advanced ventilator management, pulmonary rehabilitation programs, asthma and COPD education and management, and 24/7 emergency respiratory care. Our dedicated professionals deliver high-quality, compassionate care using state-of-the-art treatment plans. 

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 

• 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 

Requirements: 

• Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist through the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) 

• Associates Degree 

• 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. [within 30 days of hire if not already active] 

• Must obtain PALs and NRP within 6 months 

Benefits:  

• Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance   

• Life Insurance   

• Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance   

• Identity Theft Protection   

• Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually    

• Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave    

• 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire    

• 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    

• Retirement with Company Match   

Please note: These benefits are for our full-time positions. (32 weekly hours- 40 weekly hours).