Night Respiratory Therapist – Ventilation Specialist

The University of Kansas Health System; Liberty (MO); Presencial; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for Nights to support Liberty Hospital with comprehensive pulmonary care. Under physician orders, you will assess patients from neonate to geriatric and provide diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures as part of a dedicated care team.

Responsibilities include ventilator management, patient education, arterial blood gas analysis, noninvasive ventilation, and collaboration to optimize outcomes while

Qualificações

• Graduate from an accredited Respiratory Therapy Education Program.
• Optionally, an Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy is preferred.
• Current NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist credentials meet hire requirements.

Responsabilidades

• Perform initial and follow-up respiratory assessments as part of patient care.
• Titrate and manage ventilator settings appropriate to patient condition.
• Provide education on lung diseases, medications, and care plans.
• Implements airway clearance techniques and oxygen therapy.
• Collaborate with physicians and nursing staff to adjust plans of care.
• Maintain patient safety and assist with procedures such as bronchoscopy when needed.

Conhecimentos

Patient education

Ventilator management

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Formação académica

Graduate from an accredited Respiratory Therapy Education Program

Associates Degree preferred

Ferramentas

Ventilators

ECG monitoring

Bronchoscope

Oxygen therapy equipment

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for Nights to support Liberty Hospital with comprehensive pulmonary care. Under physician orders, you will assess patients from neonate to geriatric and provide diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures as part of a dedicated care team.

Responsibilities include ventilator management, patient education, arterial blood gas analysis, noninvasive ventilation, and collaboration to optimize outcomes while