Registered Respiratory Therapist

Providence Medical Center; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare

Job summary

Responsibilities include inhalation therapies, oxygen therapy, pulmonary function tests, arterial blood gas analysis, ventilator management, and emergency airway support as part of the team. Licenses and certifications are required with two years of RCP experience preferred.

Qualifications

• State license RCP required.
• Current BLS certificate on hire.
• RRT certification NBRC required.
• ACLS, NRP and PALS within 60 days of hire.
• Associate or BS degree preferred; HS diploma required.
• 2 years experience as an RCP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide inhalation therapies, oxygen therapy, and aerosol medications to help patients breathe more easily.
• Conduct pulmonary function tests and arterial blood gas analysis to assess lung capacity and gas exchange.
• Set up, monitor, and adjust ventilators and other life-supporting equipment for patients who cannot breathe independently.
• May be part of a rapid response team in emergencies, providing airway management, intubations, and resuscitation.
• Assess patients' respiratory status, monitor progress, and modify treatment plans as needed.
• Ensure respiratory equipment is cleaned, sterilized, and maintained to prevent infections and ensure safety.

Education

State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License

Current BLS (AHA) certificate

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification NBRC

ACLS certificate within 60 days of hire

NRP certificate within 60 days of hire

PALS certificate within 60 days of hire

Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred

High School Diploma or equivalent is required

Job description

Employment Status

Per Diem

Overview

Department: Respiratory Therapy

Employment Type: Per Diem (PD / PRN)

Shift’s Available: Days

Hours: 12-hour shifts – 7:00am to 7:00pm

Location: Providence Medical Center Kansas City, KS

• If you are a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT), Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) you are encouraged to apply for this position!

We are seeking a Respiratory Therapis t , internally referred to as our Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) . The Respiratory Therapist, also known as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP II), plays a crucial role in the care and management of patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders. They assist patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions in achieving optimal respiratory function and improving their quality of life. This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PD/ PRN as needed .

Responsibilities

• W ill provide treatments such as inhalation therapies, oxygen therapy, and aerosol medications to help patients breathe more easily
• C onduct tests like pulmonary function tests and arterial blood gas analysis to assess lung capacity and gas exchange in patients
• S et up, monitor , and adjust ventilators and other life-supporting equipment for patients who cannot breathe independently
• M ay be part of a rapid response team in emergencies, which you will provid e airway management, perform intubations, and resuscitat e patients in critical situations
• A ssess patients' respiratory status, monitor their progress, and make adjustments to treatment plans as needed
• E nsure that all respiratory equipment is properly cleaned , sterilized, and maintained to prevent infections and ensure patient safety

Qualifications

• State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License required
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required
• 2 years experience as an RCP preferred
• ACLS certificate within 60 days of hire and maintain current
• NRP certificate within 60 days of hire and maintain current
• PALS certificate within 60 days of hire and maintain current
• Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required

• Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

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