Certified Respiratory Therapist Full Time Nights

AdventHealth; Shawnee (KS); On-site; USD 33,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental

Paid Time Off from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

Career Development

Whole Person Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth in Shawnee Mission, KS, is seeking a Certified Respiratory Therapist for full-time night shift. You will perform respiratory therapies, manage ventilators (invasive and non-invasive), draw and analyze blood gases, and participate in interdisciplinary rounds to ensure optimal patient care.

Requirements include CRT certification, BLS, and an Associate degree (Bachelor's preferred). Will rotate across patient care areas and contribute to cost-effective care with a team-oriented

Qualifications

• Critical thinking and patient assessment skills, with the ability to evaluate and modify the plan of care.
• Ability to ensure infection control and patient safety in all procedures.
• Effective communication in both spoken and written form, with EMR documentation experience.
• Airway management including insertion and maintenance of a patent airway and intubation as required.
• Competent management of invasive and non-invasive ventilation per physician orders and standards.

Responsibilities

• Review workload, assign staff, and support shift lead with technical questions.
• Follow regulations in the blood gas lab, run QC tests, and manage cartridges.
• Document education and care plans for patients across teams.
• Participate in rounds and contribute to patient care decisions.
• Support bronchoscopy procedures and respiratory therapy treatments per orders.
• Set up and adjust ventilators; deliver oxygen therapy and aerosols.
• Monitor ABG results and respiratory status; document changes.
• Respond to rapid responses and CPR scenarios; perform related duties.

Skills

Critical thinking

Infection control

Oral and written communication

Airway management

Ventilator management

ABG puncture

CPR

EMR documentation

Cerner

Epic

Team player

Pediatric care

Education

Associate

Bachelor's

Tools

Cerner

Epic

Job description

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Schedule:

Full time

Shift:

Night (United States of America)

Address:

9100 W 74TH ST

City:

SHAWNEE MISSION

State:

Kansas

Postal Code:

66204

Job Description:

Certified Respiratory Therapist Full Time Nights

Location:

Shawnee Mission, KS

Shift:

36 hrs., 6:30 pm - 7:00 am

Every third weekend (Fri/Sat. or Sat./Sun.)

Key Responsibilities:

• Reviews workload, makes staff assignments, and assists with technical questions when serving as shift lead.
• Follows regulatory requirements in the blood gas lab, runs quality control tests, and changes analyzer cartridges.
• Documents interdisciplinary education and plan of care.
• Participates in interdisciplinary rounds and provides input to ensure appropriate patient care.
• Assists with bedside bronchoscopy procedures.
• Performs respiratory therapy treatments and procedures per provider orders, department policy, and recognized standards of care.
• Sets up, monitors, and adjusts ventilators, both invasive and non-invasive, and documents changes.
• Delivers aerosolized medication, oxygen therapy, invasive and non-invasive ventilation, and performs lung function testing.
• Draws, analyzes, and reports blood gases to assess respiratory status.
• Responds to rapid response calls, code blue situations, and performs CPR.Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Critical thinking and patient assessment skills, with the ability to evaluate and modify the plan of care
• Ability to ensure infection control
• Effective oral and written communication skills, including documentation in the patient care record (EMR), and ability to use and adapt to computer systems and applications
• Airway management skills, including insertion and maintenance of a patent airway, and endotracheal intubation as [Required]
• Ability to provide optimal respiratory support including administration of oxygen and Heliox, administration of inhaled medications, lung expansion, and bronchial hygiene therapy
• Ability to appropriately initiate, operate, manage, and liberate non-invasive and invasive modes of mechanical ventilation
• Ability to perform ABG Puncture, analysis, arterial cannulation using sterile procedure, and hemodynamic monitoring
• Ventilator patient transportation
• Knowledge and skill to care for the pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient in a health care delivery system, including specialized knowledge for neonatal care where applicable
• Infant / Pediatric experience [Preferred]
• Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment, triaging tasks according to importance
• Proficiency in basic computer knowledge including, Word and Excel, and computerized medical record documentation, with preference for knowledge in specific EMR systems such as Cerner and Epic
• Willingness to rotate throughout all patient care areas and work as a team player, making decisions and taking actions that consider the needs of the department and co-workers
• Perform respiratory therapy treatments and procedures competently according to physician's orders, department policy, respiratory protocol, and recognized standards of care
• Manage operational costs through appropriate use and maintenance of supplies and equipment, and identify methods to control costs or generate revenue while providing maximum value to the patient and the hospital

Education:

• Associate [Required]
• Bachelor's [Preferred]

Field of Study:

• Associate's in Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science Required

Work Experience:

• 1+ years as a certified respiratory therapist [Preferred]

Additional Information:

• Additional licensure or certification requirements may apply depending on the specific unit or state in which this position is located. Please consult the relevant credential grid for detailed information regarding these requirements.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) [Required]
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]

Physical Requirements:

(Please click the link below to view work requirements) Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/2vvwrzem

Pay Range:

$24.24 - $45.09

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.