BHS·Louisville, Kentucky
The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing care to assigned patients using professional respiratory care practices and techniques. The role involves maintaining working proficiency in clinical procedures to ensure patient health.
Summary Every 3rd weekend rotation.
Demonstrates a solid knowledge and working proficiency in the skills of Respiratory Care practices, procedures and techniques and is responsible for the patients that are assigned to his/her care within the practices of Respiratory Care.
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 (BCLS) due within 1 week one hire and prior to providing direct patient care. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) 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.