Entry-Level Respiratory Therapist — Night PT

Saint Luke's Health System; Missouri; On-site; USD 34,440 - 44,083; Part time

Job summary

Saint Luke's East Hospital in Lees Summit, MO seeks a part-time Respiratory Care Practitioner I to provide clinical care under supervision, performing the scope of practice for respiratory therapy. You will collaborate with physicians and the health care team to assess patients, plan treatments, and deliver therapies with a focus on safety and quality.

You will educate patients and families, participate in discharge planning, and contribute to ongoing performance improvement and professional

Qualifications

• Less than 1 year of applicable experience.
• Requires Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy required; RRT credential desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform the full scope of respiratory care and cardiopulmonary procedures.
• Collaborate with medical staff to assess patients and plan treatments.
• Provide patient and family education and discharge planning.
• Support performance improvement and continuing education activities.

Skills

Basic Life Support

Education

Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential

Respiratory Therapy License

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Saint Luke's East Hospital in Lees Summit, MO seeks a part-time Respiratory Care Practitioner I to provide clinical care under supervision, performing the scope of practice for respiratory therapy. You will collaborate with physicians and the health care team to assess patients, plan treatments, and deliver therapies with a focus on safety and quality.

You will educate patients and families, participate in discharge planning, and contribute to ongoing performance improvement and professional