Night Respiratory Therapist - Critical Care Ventilation

The University of Kansas Health System; Liberty (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System in Liberty is seeking a Certified Respiratory Therapist for night shifts. The role entails assessing patients from neonate to geriatric and delivering diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care under physician orders.

Responsibilities include equipment selection, patient education, ventilator management, and collaboration with nursing staff to ensure safe, effective therapy. Requires CRT licensure and BLS/ACLS/PALS within specified timelines.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Respiratory Therapy Education Program.
• Preferred Education and Experience Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy
• 1+ years working as CRT in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and follow-up assessments pertaining to respiratory care.
• Evaluate patient response to prescribed therapy and communicate with medical staff.
• Titrate ventilator settings and provide non-invasive ventilation as appropriate.
• Educate patients and family about respiratory conditions and treatments.
• Assist with airway management and care of artificial airways.

Skills

CRT

Ventilation

ECG

Critical thinking

Education

Accredited Respiratory Therapy Program

Associates degree in Respiratory Therapy (preferred)

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System in Liberty is seeking a Certified Respiratory Therapist for night shifts. The role entails assessing patients from neonate to geriatric and delivering diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care under physician orders.

Responsibilities include equipment selection, patient education, ventilator management, and collaboration with nursing staff to ensure safe, effective therapy. Requires CRT licensure and BLS/ACLS/PALS within specified timelines.