Respiratory Therapist II

Summary Job Description: Respiratory Therapist (RRT)   $15,000 Sign-on Bonus for eligible candidates! 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)  Associate's 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. [must obtain within 30 days of hire]. 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).    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.