Charge Respiratory Care Therapist RRT Respiratory Services

36 hours per week Day Shift Job Summary: In addition to performing the role of a registered respiratory therapist, the charge respiratory therapist will serve as a clinical resource and role model for other therapists and staff. They will effectively lead other respiratory therapists to achieve optimum patient outcomes during their shift.

Evaluate volume of therapies and acuity of patients for adequate staff per shift and assign daily workload for staff. Facilitates effective communication and resolution of work site operation issues that support Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville in its strategic initiatives. Minimum Education, Experience, Training, and Licensures Required: Associate degree from an accredited program in Respiratory Care required Registered (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required Respiratory Care Therapist license by the State of Kentucky (KBRC) required BLS required NRP required ACLS required PALS preferred EXPERIENCE: 2 years of clinical experience required.

Experience in NICU, ICU, ER, Floor Therapies and Diagnostics ( PFT/EEG) preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS

Demonstrated leadership qualities at current level of practice and good interpersonal and communication skills.