BHS·La Grange, Kentucky
The registered respiratory therapist assesses, treats, and monitors patients with respiratory diseases and conditions. They also provide mechanical ventilator support and perform diagnostic test procedures.
Job Description: Respiratory Care Therapist (CRT/RRT)- PRN, Second Shift
Status: PRN
Shift: Second
The registered 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, therapists assist 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.
Requires successful completion of accredited program for Respiratory Care.
NBRC Certification Required (CRT/RRT).
Active Kentucky Respiratory Care Practitioner License Required.
Basic Cardiac Life Support due within 90 days of hire.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support due within 6 months of hire.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program due within 6 months of hire. Pediatric Advanced Life Support due within 6 months of hire.
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.
Market context
In Kentucky, allied-health laboratory roles are typically driven by steady demand in hospitals, clinics, and diagnostic settings that need staff who can meet CLIA 88 standards and follow regulatory procedures. These positions are competitive because employers often look for a baccalaureate degree plus MLS, MT, or MLT (ASCP) certification or eligibility within one year. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification timeline and prepare examples of compliance-focused lab work.