Critical Care Respiratory Therapist - Day Shift (RRT)

adventhealth; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 33,062 - 60,614; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental

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 Lenexa, KS is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to support patient care across neonatal to geriatric populations. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to implement treatment plans, manage respiratory therapies, and monitor ventilator support as per policy.

Required qualifications include an Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science and BLS CPR certification; preferred 1+ year of critical care experience.

Qualifications

• Patient care skills across neonatal to geriatric populations per hospital needs.
• 1+ critical care experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Documents and charges for procedures accurately and completely.
• Demonstrates collaboration and teamwork in assisting with patient flow.
• Performs respiratory and oxygen delivery therapies per protocol.
• Initiates, maintains and monitors mechanical ventilators as directed.
• Interprets evaluations and test results to determine appropriate treatment plans with interdisciplinary team.
• Responds to Code Blue emergencies and provides CPR as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care across lifespan

BLS CPR Certification

RRT Certification

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science

Job description

AdventHealth in Lenexa, KS is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to support patient care across neonatal to geriatric populations. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to implement treatment plans, manage respiratory therapies, and monitor ventilator support as per policy.

Required qualifications include an Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science and BLS CPR certification; preferred 1+ year of critical care experience.