| Position Description: Intern – Respiratory I Provides all areas of assigned facility with equipment/supplies necessary for optimal patient care. Ensures that all patient care equipment/supplies comply with Infection Control and all other regulatory guidelines. Maintains inventory and delivers appropriate equipment/supplies to necessary departments/areas of the hospital to adequately utilize all resources. | Requirement: Enrolled in a Respiratory Therapy program that is approved by the CAAHEP or CoARC as a second year student in good standing. |
| Position Description: Graduate – Respiratory I Provides all areas of assigned facility with equipment/supplies necessary for optimal patient care. Ensures that all patient care equipment/supplies comply with Infection Control and all other regulatory guidelines. Maintains inventory and delivers appropriate equipment/supplies to necessary departments/areas of the hospital to adequately utilization all resources. | Requirements: Graduate of a Respiratory Therapy program that is approved by the CAAHEP or CoARC. Pending testing and licensure. |
| Position Description: Therapist – Respiratory Registered (RRT) Provides respiratory care using critical thinking skills learned and refined through education and experience as a Respiratory Therapist. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing. | Requirements: Education: State licensure and/or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential in accordance to the National Board of Respiratory Care experience. | Suggested Activities for Professional Development:Continuing Education hours to maintain CRT credential. 12 hours annually in professional development activities via Baptist’s Skillsoft Percipio platform. Develop a plan to earn specialized certifications. | Suggested Activities for Advancement Opportunities: ≥ 16 hours annually in professional development activities via Skillsoft Percipio platform; volunteer for stretch assignments/projects; complete ≥ 1 external course related to CEU; consistent ratings as solid and/or high performer; current licenses and certifications as required. |
| Position Description: Lead/Supervisor – Therapist – Respiratory Registered (RRT) Supervises respiratory therapy services and staff using effective financial and operational management techniques to assure quality and timely administration of respiratory therapy treatment modalities and necessary tests for patient diagnosis. | Requirements: Education: State licensure and/or Certified Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential in accordance to the National Board of Respiratory Care experience. | Preferred Requirements: 2.5 yrs experience in healthcare setting to include recent clinical respiratory care experience. Minimum: Basic computer literacy skills required; Excellent communication skills. Able to manage and train team members. | Suggested Activities for Professional Development: Continuing Education hours to maintain RRT credential. 12 hours annually in professional development activities via Baptist’s Skillsoft Percipio platform focused on Mid-Manager Training or Aspire Journey for Leadership. Develop a plan to earn specialized certifications. | Suggested Activities for Advancement Opportunities: ≥ 18 hours annually in professional development activities via Skillsoft Percipio platform; volunteer for stretch assignments/projects; participate in cross-disciplinary and/or entity level projects (e.g., hospital week, work stream groups, etc.) ≥ 1 external course related to CEU; consistent ratings as solid and/or high performer; current licenses and certifications as required. |
| Position Description: Manager – Respiratory Therapy Manages the overall delivery of assigned services by coordinating personnel and activities in order to accomplish timely and accurate performance of diagnostic/therapeutic procedures. | Requirements: Education: State licensure and/or Certified Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential in accordance to the National Board of Respiratory Care . experience. | Preferred Requirements: 5 years in Respiratory Care with 3 years of management/supervisory experience. Minimum: 5+ years experience in Respiratory Care to include management/supervisory experience and project management tools. | Suggested Activities for Professional Development: Continuing Education hours to maintain RRT credential. 12 hours annually in professional development activities via Baptist’s Skillsoft Percipio platform focused on Mid-Manager Training or Aspire Journey for Leadership. Develop a plan to earn specialized certifications. | Suggested Activities for Advancement Opportunities: ≥ 18 hours annually in professional development activities via Skillsoft Percipio platform; volunteer for stretch assignments/projects; participate in cross-disciplinary and/or entity level projects (e.g., hospital week, work stream groups, etc.) ≥ 1 external course related to CEU and leadership;consistent ratings as solid and/or high performer. |
| Position Description: Director – Respiratory Therapy Provides innovative leadership to maximize the contributions of the Respiratory Therapy Department to the overall hospital performance through effective planning, including human and financial resource management, to result in quality outcomes in line with the goals of the institution. Responsible for assuring hospital compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and accrediting organization standards. | Requirements: Education: State licensure and/or Certified Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential in accordance to the National Board of Respiratory Care . experience. | Preferred Requirements: 7 years in Respiratory Care with 3 years of management/supervisory experience. Minimum: 5+ years experience in Respiratory Care to include management/supervisory experience. | Suggested Activities for Professional Development: Continuing Education hours to maintain RRT credential. 12 hours annually in professional development activities via Baptist’s Skillsoft Percipio platform focused on Mid-Manager Training or Aspire Journey for Leadership. Develop a plan to earn specialized certifications. | Suggested Activities for Advancement Opportunities: ≥ 18 hours annually in professional development activities via Skillsoft Percipio platform; volunteer for stretch assignments/projects; participate in cross-disciplinary and/or entity level projects (e.g., hospital week, work stream groups, etc.) ≥ 1 external course related to CEU and leadership; consistent ratings as solid and/or high performer. |
- O*Net Online: https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/29-1126.00
- My Next Move: https://www.mynextmove.org/profile/summary/29-1126.00
- American Association for Respiratory Care: https://www.aarc.org/
- National Board for Respiratory Care: https://www.nbrc.org/
