Reg Respiratory Therapist PRN Days Lenexa City Center

1103 Team Member Services; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

AdventHealth in Lenexa, KS is seeking a PRN Respiratory Therapist to deliver respiratory care and assist with patient flow. You will interpret evaluations, manage arterial blood gases, and operate ventilators as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Join a faith-based health care organization committed to compassionate care, safety, and quality outcomes, with opportunities to grow in a mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• State Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required.

Responsibilities

• Document procedures accurately and assist with patient flow.
• Respond to Code Blue emergencies with CPR per AHA guidelines.
• Provide respiratory therapies and ventilator support per protocol.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to adjust therapy.
• Perform arterial blood gas analysis and quality controls.

Skills

Critical care

Patient care

Team collaboration

CPR

Education

Associate degree

Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Our promise to you: Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule:

PRN Shift: Night (United States of America)

Address: 16950 W 86TH ST, City: LENEXA, State: Kansas, Postal Code: 66219

Job Description:

PRN Days Documents and charges for procedures accurately and completely. Demonstrates collaboration and teamwork in assisting with patient flow. Practices standard precautions and enforces safety regulations according to hospital policies. Interprets evaluations and test results to determine appropriate treatment plans in consultation with interdisciplinary healthcare team. Responds to all Code Blue emergencies immediately providing CPR according to the American Heart Association and performs other duties as directed. Performs respiratory and oxygen delivery therapies and makes recommendations to the most efficient delivery method per protocol. Obtains, analyzes and reports findings of arterial blood gases and co-oximetry; performs quality controls as needed. Performs airway maintenance including: proper use of manual resuscitators, oral and nasal pharyngeal airway insertion, and airway suctioning. Initiates, maintains, transports, and monitors mechanical ventilators to include basic conventional modes of ventilation per policy and procedure. Utilizes patient assessment skills, protocols, chart review, and confers with multidisciplinary team to determine efficacy of therapy in a cost and time efficient manner making appropriate recommendations and changes per department protocol. Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Patient care skills to care for neonatal, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient populations per hospital needs.

Education:

[Required] Education: Associate

Field of Study:

[Required] Field of Study: in Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science

Work Experience:

1+ critical care experience [Preferred]

Additional Information:

Additional licensure or certification requirements may apply depending on the specific unit or state in which this position is located.

Licenses and Certifications:

Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]

State Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) [Required]

OR NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) [Required]

Physical Requirements:

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Pay Range:

Pay Range: $26.66 - $49.60

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we’re committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.