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Respiratory Care Therapist (CRT/RRT) PRN Second Shift
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
Key Skills
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).
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