Night Shift Critical Care Respiratory Therapist

Stormont-Vail HealthCare, Inc.; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stormont Vail HealthCare, Inc. is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for the 12-hour night shift in Topeka, KS. The role administers respiratory care under physician orders, operating ventilators, gases, and monitoring patient responses to therapies.

Requirements include NBRC RRT credential, Kansas license, BLS within 90 days, and strong communication skills. This on-site position emphasizes patient care and EMR documentation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED required.
• Associate’s Degree from CoARC program preferred.
• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist credential required.
• Kansas Licensure as Respiratory Therapist required.
• BLS certification required within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Reviews EMR for physician orders and patient information to assess treatment needs.
• Sets up and operates ventilators, gas administration, and related equipment.
• Monitors patient status including vital signs, ABGs, and respiratory patterns.
• Documents care in EMR and provides patient/family education.

Skills

Read & interpret documents

Documentation & reporting

Communication

Respiratory formulas

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred (CoARC)

Job description

Stormont Vail HealthCare, Inc. is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for the 12-hour night shift in Topeka, KS. The role administers respiratory care under physician orders, operating ventilators, gases, and monitoring patient responses to therapies.

Requirements include NBRC RRT credential, Kansas license, BLS within 90 days, and strong communication skills. This on-site position emphasizes patient care and EMR documentation.