Respiratory Therapist; RRT

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** Cardiopulmonary Services & Neurodiagnostic-(Respiratory)-The scope of the diagnostic and therapeutic services provided by the Cardiopulmonary & Neurodiagnostic Department will include Respiratory Care Therapies, EKG, Holter Monitor Services, and EEG Studies.

Respiratory Therapist Full-time, Nights

Job Description:

* The certified 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, therapist assists 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.

Job Requirements:

* Associates Degree in Respiratory Care
* Mandatory certification in respiratory therapy (Kentucky Board of Respiratory Care) or respiratory license (Indiana Professional Licensing Agency) appropriate for facility location
* Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board for Respiratory Care
* Must obtain Neonatal Resuscitation Program within 6 months (therapists working with the neonatal population)
* Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association (AHA) – required within 90 days of hire Benefits:
* Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance
* 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)
* Retirement with Company Match
* Identity Theft Protection
** Work Experience
**** Education**###
* 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
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