Reg Respiratory Therapist PRN Nights

1103 Team Member Services; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 37,000 - 68,000; Part time

Job summary

AdventHealth in Lenexa, Kansas seeks a PRN Night Respiratory Therapist to support patient care across critical units. You will assess patients, operate ventilators, and coordinate with the multidisciplinary team to tailor therapy.

Requires an Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science, 1+ year critical care experience, NBRC and BLS certifications. You will respond to Code Blues and ensure safe, effective respiratory care.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science.
• 1+ year of critical care experience.
• NBRC credential and BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Documents and charges for procedures accurately and completely.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team to optimize patient flow and therapy.
• Operates and monitors ventilators per hospital protocol.
• Administers respiratory therapies and analyzes arterial blood gases.
• Responds to Code Blue emergencies with CPR per AHA guidelines.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Ventilator management

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science

Job description

Introduction

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 & Location

Schedule: PRN Shift: Night (United States of America)

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

Job Description

• PRN Nights 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 & Experience

Education: Associate

Field of Study: in Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science

Work Experience: 1+ critical care experience

Additional Information

Additional Information: Additional licensure or certification requirements may apply depending on the specific unit or state in which this position is located. NBRC credential must be maintained as a condition of continued role eligibility All States: require NBRC for new hires and incumbents. Florida Exception: legacy incumbents may continue working and may transer within Florida without a NBRC active credential, subject to an approved, time-limited transition period.

Licenses and Certifications

Licenses and Certifications: Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required] State Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) [Required] NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) [Preferred]

Pay Range

Pay Range: $26.66 - $49.60

Equal Opportunity Statement

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

Company Culture

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.