Baptist Health
Summary
Respiratory Therapist PRN – Second Shift – BHCOR‑Lab I, Corbin, KY.
Job Description Respiratory Therapist PRN
Description:
Cardiopulmonary Services & Neurodiagnostic (Respiratory) – The scope of the diagnostic and therapeutic services provided by the Cardiopulmonary & Neurodiagnostic Department includes Respiratory Care Therapies, EKG, Holter Monitor Services, and EEG Studies.
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. Therapists also 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 and assists in departmental operations through quality improvement projects, equipment, and supplies. The certified therapist follows all applicable rules and regulations established by the licensure board for the state in which respiratory therapy is practiced.
Responsibilities
Responds to emergencies (code blue, rapid response) and high‑risk deliveries; provides care to compromised newborns
Manages airways including endotracheal and tracheostomy tubes
Assesses and monitors patients on invasive/non‑invasive ventilation; adjusts settings as ordered
Performs or assists with advanced procedures (intubation, arterial lines, bronchoscopy)
Administers prescribed respiratory medications via nebulizer or MDI using safe practices
Performs therapeutic procedures (chest physiotherapy, oscillating PEP, PEP)
Provides and adjusts oxygen therapy per patient needs and orders
Completes patient assessments, makes care recommendations, and educates patients/families
Performs pulmonary function testing per national standards
Completes neurodiagnostic studies (EEG) and cardiac testing (12‑lead ECG, Holter monitoring)
Obtains arterial and capillary blood gases; analyzes and interprets results
Completes and documents oximetry studies
Documents assessments, therapies, and patient information in the medical record
Communicates patient information for continuity of care (shift reports, transfers)
Educates peers and students; participates in debriefs, quality improvement, and safety activities
Reviews and responds to departmental communications; attends meetings and in‑services
Communicates concerns and events to departmental leadership
Cleans, prepares, and maintains respiratory equipment and analyzers
Evaluates, communicates, and manages equipment and supply needs
Requirements
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 certification within 6 months (for therapists working with the neonatal population)
Basic Life Support is required. New employees requiring CPR‑Basic Life Support (BLS)–American Heart Association should receive training within the first week of orientation
Benefits: PRN (As Needed)
Preventive Plan
Retirement Plans
Flimp Decisions – Flimp Decisions will help you pick the best value plan option given your expected medical needs. The proprietary algorithm provides a personalized financial analysis and recommendation, considering both premium and expected out‑of‑pocket cost (copays, etc.) as well as other important plan features.
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 employer.
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Job Description Respiratory Therapist PRN
Description:
Cardiopulmonary Services & Neurodiagnostic (Respiratory) – The scope of the diagnostic and therapeutic services provided by the Cardiopulmonary & Neurodiagnostic Department includes Respiratory Care Therapies, EKG, Holter Monitor Services, and EEG Studies.
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. Therapists also 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 and assists in departmental operations through quality improvement projects, equipment, and supplies. The certified therapist follows all applicable rules and regulations established by the licensure board for the state in which respiratory therapy is practiced.
Responsibilities
Responds to emergencies (code blue, rapid response) and high‑risk deliveries; provides care to compromised newborns
Manages airways including endotracheal and tracheostomy tubes
Assesses and monitors patients on invasive/non‑invasive ventilation; adjusts settings as ordered
Performs or assists with advanced procedures (intubation, arterial lines, bronchoscopy)
Administers prescribed respiratory medications via nebulizer or MDI using safe practices
Performs therapeutic procedures (chest physiotherapy, oscillating PEP, PEP)
Provides and adjusts oxygen therapy per patient needs and orders
Completes patient assessments, makes care recommendations, and educates patients/families
Performs pulmonary function testing per national standards
Completes neurodiagnostic studies (EEG) and cardiac testing (12‑lead ECG, Holter monitoring)
Obtains arterial and capillary blood gases; analyzes and interprets results
Completes and documents oximetry studies
Documents assessments, therapies, and patient information in the medical record
Communicates patient information for continuity of care (shift reports, transfers)
Educates peers and students; participates in debriefs, quality improvement, and safety activities
Reviews and responds to departmental communications; attends meetings and in‑services
Communicates concerns and events to departmental leadership
Cleans, prepares, and maintains respiratory equipment and analyzers
Evaluates, communicates, and manages equipment and supply needs
Requirements
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 certification within 6 months (for therapists working with the neonatal population)
Basic Life Support is required. New employees requiring CPR‑Basic Life Support (BLS)–American Heart Association should receive training within the first week of orientation
Benefits: PRN (As Needed)
Preventive Plan
Retirement Plans
Flimp Decisions – Flimp Decisions will help you pick the best value plan option given your expected medical needs. The proprietary algorithm provides a personalized financial analysis and recommendation, considering both premium and expected out‑of‑pocket cost (copays, etc.) as well as other important plan features.
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 employer.
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