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Respiratory Therapist
Baptist Health
Lexington - 1740 Nicholasville Road, Lexington, KY
Source: Baptist Health careers · View original posting
- Employment
- full time
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Job Description:
Respiratory Therapist II (RRT)
Full Time (36 hours), 1st Shift
Unit Description: The Baptist Health Respiratory Care department helps patients breathe better and live healthier. Our expert team provides personalized care and advanced treatments for many respiratory illnesses such as COPD and asthma. We offer comprehensive pulmonary function testing, advanced ventilator management, asthma and COPD education, 24/7 emergency respiratory care, and are members of the Neonatal Response Team. Our dedicated professionals deliver high-quality, compassionate care using state-of-the-art treatment plans.
J ob Summary: Responsible to perform daily Respiratory Care procedures as assigned, which include but are not limited to medication administration via aerosol therapy, oxygen therapy, percussion and postural drainage, noninvasive ventilation, mechanical ventilation, CPR, bedside pulmonary function screening, and arterial blood gases. Able to perform in all emergency situations and provide intubation, if applicable.