Job Description: Job Summary The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) has a thorough knowledge of the skills associated with providing respiratory care. An RRT has been through extensive clinical and academic training to become proficient in a wide variety of specialized respiratory procedures. The RRT presents a pleasing and helpful attitude to all internal and external customers. The RRT supports and contributes to departmental and hospital objectives by functioning as a lead therapist in all aspects of respiratory care. The RRT supports the fulfillment of the departmental mission of providing quality respiratory care on a timely basis. The RRT complies with all local, state, and federal rules and regulations, and the requirements of all accrediting bodies. The RRT/CRT adheres to established policies and procedures of the department and hospital. Principal Duties and Responsibilities The following is a summary of the major functions of this individual job. She/he may perform other duties, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below and specific functions may change from time to time. 1. Routine Therapy for Neonatal/Pediatric/Adult Patients 2. Ventilator Management for Adult Patients 3. Diagnostic Procedures 4. Documentation Minimum Education, Training, and Experience Required: Registered by the National Board of Respiratory Care or graduate pending credentials. Current BCLS NRP certification must be acquired within (3) three months of hire Current ACLS certification PALS certification Current Kentucky State Licensure. Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Care/Applied Science. One year critical care experience. 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. Founded in 1924, Baptist Health has been bringing advanced medical technology, modern facilities, and many of the region's most prominent physicians and medical professionals to the communities of our commonwealth for nearly a century. Headquartered in Louisville, the Baptist Health family of hospitals, care centers, physician offices and health facilities has experienced tremendous growth in recent years. Counting all nine hospitals, we have more than 2,700 licensed beds. Baptist Health has more than 300 points of care include outpatient facilities which offer Urgent Care, occupational medicine, physical therapy and diagnostics. Home care is also available in 39 Kentucky counties, six counties in Illinois and six counties in Southern Indiana. Our physician network of more than 3,000 employed and affiliated physicians continues to grow as we endeavor to improve access to healthcare and enhance the health of Kentucky as a whole. EEO Statement: Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and seeks to employ individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, religious or political beliefs, protected veteran status, employment status or any other protected class identified in any federal, state, or local law. Baptist Health specifically encourages minority, female, disabled, veteran and other candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and strengthen our team. Please note that Baptist Health is a drug-free workplace and employment with Baptist Health is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing. NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMATION AND ACCESSIBILITY TO SERVICES Persons with hearing and speech impairments can contact Baptist Health facilities by using the Kentucky Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). For voice to TDD, call 800.648.6057. For TDD to voice, call 800.648.6056.