Certified Respiratory Therapist

Providence Medical Center; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Bereavement leave and holidays

401K options

Tuition reimbursement

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Providence Medical Center in Kansas City, KS is seeking a Certified Respiratory Therapist (RCP I) to join our team for overnight shifts. You will perform respiratory therapies, diagnostics, and patient assessments under physician orders, focusing on safe and effective patient care across age groups.

The role requires NBRC CRT certification and an active RCP license, with BLS/ACLS/PALS compliance. Prior acute care experience is preferred; two years is requested.

Qualifications

• Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required.
• Current Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) from NBRC required (hired before March 2026, exempt).
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC required on hire and maintained.
• ACLS certification from AHA or ARC within 60 days of hire and maintained.
• PALS certification from AHA required within 60 days of hire and maintained.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatments such as inhalation therapies, oxygen therapy, and aerosol medications.
• Conduct pulmonary function tests and arterial blood gas analysis.
• Set up, monitor, and adjust ventilators and other life-support equipment.
• Possible rapid response involvement for airway management and resuscitation.
• Assess respiratory status and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Ensure proper cleaning, disinfection, and maintenance of respiratory equipment.

Skills

RCP license

NBRC CRT

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Education

Associate or B.S. degree preferred

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Shifts Available

Nights ($3 to $5 per hour diff in pay)

Employment Type

Full-time

Hours

12-hour shifts – 6:30pm to 7:00am

Location

Providence Medical Center – Kansas City, KS

• If you are a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT), Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) you are encouraged to apply for this position!

We are seeking a Certified Respiratory Therapist , also referred to as our Respiratory Care Practitioner I (RCP I) . The Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) is someone who carries out respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as directed by the medical and cardiopulmonary directors, based on physician orders. They focus on assessing, planning, implementing, and documenting care while considering the specific needs of patients based on age and population, in the absence of a supervisor .

Responsibilities

• If you are a Registered Respiratory Therapist ( RRT ) or Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) you are encouraged to apply for this position!
• W ill provide treatments such as inhalation therapies, oxygen therapy, and aerosol medications to help patients breathe more easily
• C onduct tests like pulmonary function tests and arterial blood gas analysis to assess lung capacity and gas exchange in patients
• S et up, monitor , and adjust ventilators and other life-supporting equipment for patients who cannot breathe independently
• M ay be part of a rapid response team in emergencies, which you will provid e airway management, perform intubations, and resuscitat e patients in critical situations
• A ssess patients' respiratory status, monitor their progress, and make adjustments to treatment plans as needed
• E nsure that all respiratory equipment is properly cleaned , sterilized, and maintained to prevent infections and ensure patient safety

Qualifications

• Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required
• Current Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required. Hired before March 2026,are exempt
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certified from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire and maintain current
• Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the AHA or ARC certification within 60 days of hire and maintain current
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the AHA certification within 60 days of hire and maintain current
• Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required
• Two (2) years of acute care experience required

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
• Employer 401K options
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Life, disability, and other insurance options
• Many other amazing benefits

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

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Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

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