Registered Respiratory Therapist

HCA Healthcare; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

HCA Healthcare in Lenexa, KS is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to deliver evidence-based respiratory care across acute and critical care settings. You will perform assessments, administer therapies, manage ventilators, and respond to rapid response and code situations.

You will educate patients and families, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, follow clinical protocols, and document accurately in the EMR while supporting quality and safety initiatives and a culture of

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• Experience in acute and critical care settings.
• Commitment to teamwork and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory assessments and administer therapies.
• Manage ventilators and respond to rapid response and code situations.
• Educate patients and families on therapy and care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and follow clinical protocols.
• Document accurately in the EMR and support quality initiatives.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Ventilator management

Patient education

EMR documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

RRT credential/licensure

Tools

Ventilators

EMR systems

Job description

As a Registered Respiratory Therapist at HCA Healthcare, you will deliver evidence-based respiratory care to diverse patient populations across acute and critical care settings. Responsibilities include performing assessments, administering therapies, managing ventilators, responding to rapid response and code situations, and educating patients and families. You will collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary team, follow clinical protocols, document accurately in the EMR, and support quality and safety initiatives. At HCA Healthcare, you’ll work in a culture of compassion, teamwork, innovation, and continuous learning with opportunities for professional growth and advancement.