Respiratory Care Therapist

Respiratory Care Therapist Baptist Health United States, Kentucky, Corbin May 14, 2026

Summary Job Description:

Respiratory Therapist PRN-3rd Shift BHCOR

• Respiratory Therapy I Corbin, KY 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.

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.

Description:

Responds to emergencies including code blue, rapid response, and high-risk deliveries while providing care to compromised newborns Manages airways, ventilators, oxygen therapy, and respiratory support equipment Performs or assists with advanced procedures including intubation, arterial lines, and bronchoscopy Administers prescribed respiratory medications and therapeutic treatments using safe practices Assesses patients, monitors respiratory status, and provides recommendations to providers Performs pulmonary, cardiac, neurodiagnostic, blood gas, and oximetry testing Educates patients, families, peers, and students on respiratory care and therapies Documents patient care and communicates information to support continuity of care Participates in quality improvement, safety initiatives, debriefs, meetings, and departmental communications Cleans, maintains, and troubleshoots respiratory equipment while managing supply and equipment needs

Requirements:

Associate degree in Respiratory Care required; Bachelor's degree preferred Preferred experience includes healthcare, customer service, or student respiratory license experience Requires state respiratory therapy license/certification appropriate to facility location Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification through the National Board for Respiratory Care required Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required within 6 months for therapists working with neonatal patients Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association required within 90 days

Benefits:

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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.