Certified Respiratory Therapist

Prime Healthcare; South Basehor (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick time and holidays

Bereavement leave, FMLA and others

Employer 401K options

Tuition reimbursement

Life, disability, and other insurance

Job summary

Prime Healthcare is seeking a Certified Respiratory Therapist (RCP I) at St. John's Hospital in Leavenworth, KS. This full-time role involves 12-hour shifts from 7:00am to 7:00pm, with sign-on bonus for qualified candidates.

The RCP I will perform respiratory therapies, diagnostic tests, and ventilator management under physician orders, ensuring patient safety and age-appropriate care in a fast-paced acute care setting.

Qualifications

• Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required.
• Current Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) from NBRC required. Hired before March 2026, are exempt
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the AHA or ARC upon hire and maintain current.
• Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within 60 days of hire and maintain current.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within 60 days of hire and maintain current.
• Two years of acute care experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide inhalation therapies, oxygen therapy, and aerosol medications.
• Conduct pulmonary function tests and arterial blood gas analysis.
• Set up, monitor, and adjust ventilators and life-support equipment.
• May be part of rapid response team and perform airway management and resuscitation.
• Assess respiratory status and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Ensure respiratory equipment is cleaned, sterilized, and maintained for safety.

Skills

RCP license

NBRC CRT

BLS

ACLS within 60 days

PALS within 60 days

Acute care experience 2 years

Education

Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Bonus Amount

10,000

Bonus Information

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Overview

Shifts Available: Days

Employment Type: Full-time

Hours: 12-hour shifts - 7:00am to 7:00pm

Location: St. John's Hospital - Leavenworth, KS.

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!

• Will provide treatments such as inhalation therapies, oxygen therapy, and aerosol medications to help patients breathe more easily

• Conduct tests like pulmonary function tests and arterial blood gas analysis to assess lung capacity and gas exchange in patients

• Set up, monitor, and adjust ventilators and other life-supporting equipment for patients who cannot breathe independently

• May be part of a rapid response team in emergencies, which you will provide airway management, perform intubations, and resuscitate patients in critical situations

• Assess patients' respiratory status, monitor their progress, and make adjustments to treatment plans as needed

• Ensure 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

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf