Intern Respiratory Therapy

Ascension Health; Wichita (KS); Vor Ort; USD 23.000 - 27.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

403(b) plan

Well-being support

Zusammenfassung

Ascension is seeking a Respiratory Care professional in Wichita, KS to deliver personalized respiratory treatments and monitor patient responses under supervision. The role emphasizes collaboration with the care team to adjust therapies for safety and effectiveness.

The successful candidate will educate patients and families, document care steps, and support continuity of care in a fast-paced hospital setting with variable/prn hours.

Qualifikationen

• Deliver respiratory treatments and monitor responses under supervision.
• Communicate changes to the care team and document care steps.
• Educate patients and families on disease management and therapies.

Aufgaben

• Deliver personalized respiratory treatments and medications under supervision to stabilize and improve patient pulmonary function.
• Assess real-time patient responses to therapies, ensuring interventions are effective.
• Communicate critical changes in patient condition to the care team.
• Educate patients and families on disease management and treatment plans.
• Document every step of the patient care journey for continuity of care.

Kenntnisse

Respiratory care

Patient assessment

Documentation

Education

Ausbildung

High school diploma equivalency

Enrolled in accredited program

Jobbeschreibung

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Wichita, Kansas

• Facility: Via Christi, St. Francis

• Specialty: Respiratory Care

• Schedule: Variable Hours l PRN

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Deliver personalized respiratory treatments and medications under supervision to stabilize and improve patient pulmonary function.

• Assess real-time patient responses to therapies, ensuring every intervention is effective and adjusted to meet the patient's immediate needs.

• Communicate critical changes in patient condition to the care team, acting as a vital link in the chain of clinical decision-making.

• Educate patients and their families on disease management and treatment plans, empowering them to take an active role in their long-term health journey.

• Document every step of the patient care journey to ensure a seamless, high-quality medical record that supports continuity of care.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

• Student Respiratory Therapist credentialed from the Kansas Board of Healing Arts obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• High school diploma equivalency OR Enrolled in accredited program specific to discipline required.

Additional Preferences:

• Enrolled in a CoARC approved Respiratory Care Program.

• Student Permit by KSBHA.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan

• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

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Min Salary: 16.89

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