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Respiratory Care Therapist (CRT/RRT) PRN Second Shift

Respiratory TherapistPer Diem
Posted 5mo ago

About the Role

PRN Respiratory Care Therapist (CRT/RRT) for second shift in Kentucky. Provides respiratory therapy and ventilator support.

Join Baptist Health as a Respiratory Care Therapist (CRT/RRT) – PRN in Kentucky.

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Baptist Health as a Respiratory Care Therapist (CRT/RRT) – PRN.

Key Responsibilities

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.

Requirements

Candidates must have completed an accredited program for Respiratory Care and hold NBRC Certification (CRT/RRT). An active Kentucky Respiratory Care Practitioner License is required, along with various life support certifications within specified timeframes.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

ACLSPALSNRP

Key Skills

Respiratory CarePatient AssessmentMechanical Ventilator SupportDiagnostic Test ProceduresQuality ImprovementCardiac Life SupportAdvanced Cardiovascular Life SupportNeonatal ResuscitationPediatric Advanced Life Support

Mental Health Therapy Career Context

In Kentucky, Respiratory Therapist listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$71k across 72 listings, vs ~$85k nationally (4,008 listings).

Kentucky's cost-of-living index is 86.0 (US average = 100) — Kentucky ranks #9 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Respiratory Therapist pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Respiratory Therapist roles.

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