Registered Respiratory Therapist

Mcpherson Hospital, Inc.; McPherson (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide exceptional care and patient outcomes. This full-time role involves critical responsibilities, including airway management and ventilator support, while collaborating with a diverse healthcare team. The position offers opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental

Vision

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance - Employer Paid

403(b) Retirement Plan

Free 24-hour fitness center

Earned Time Off

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program required.
• Must have 1-2 years’ experience in a larger institution preferred.
• Good time management and ability to work under stress.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain patient airway in emergencies.
• Initiate and maintain mechanical ventilation.
• Administer inhaled medications and evaluate therapy.

Skills

Time Management

Collaboration

Ventilator Management

ABG Drawing

Education

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program

Associate degree in respiratory care

Tools

Respiratory Care Equipment

Job description

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Mission statement

Superior health care and exceptional service for each person, every time.

Job Description

Mission statement

Superior health care and exceptional service for each person, every time.

Vision

To be a vibrant and thriving five-star center for health, serving as our community's first choice for health and wellness.

Our C.A.R.E. Values

• Compassion - I will treat everyone with kindness, acceptance, empathy, and understanding.
• Accountability - I will be trustworthy, responsible, and dependable while taking ownership of my actions.
• Respect - I will value the feelings, wishes, rights, and traditions of everyone without judgment.
• Excellence - I will strive to understand and exceed the expectations of others.
  
  
  

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental

Vision

Health Savings Account

Flex Spending Account/Dependent Care Spending Account

Hospital Indemnity

Life Insurance- Employer Paid

Long-Term Disability/ Short-Term Disability-Employer paid

Voluntary Life & AD&D

MASA- Medical Transportation Solutions

403 (b) Retirement Plan- up to 4% employer contribution

Earned Time Off

Extended Illness Bank-Hospital contribution

Free 24-hour fitness center

JOB DESCRIPTION: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

• Fulltime- Nights
  
  
  

ESSENTIAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Establish and maintain patient airway in emergent situations to provide adequate ventilation.
• Initiate and maintain mechanical and IPPV ventilation for optimal patient outcomes.
• Administer inhaled r medications and therapies in accordance to established procedures and protocols to patients.
• Evaluate and recommend therapy and protocols to provide best practices for patients.
• Obtain, analyze, and evaluate ABG’s from patients and recommend treatment.
• Participate in C-section and high-risk deliveries to assess and treat neonates.
• Adapt to the constantly changing hospital environment, working both independently and in collaboration with health care team to provide positive patient outcomes.
• Responsible for EKG’s, Holter and event monitors, stress testing, and Home Sleep Study testing for patients.
• In the absence of the Director of Respiratory Care, the respiratory therapist on duty will assume the director’s duties, including sleep studies.
  
  
  

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Maintain departmental computer keeping charges and therapies accurate and current.

Maintain current State Licensure and BLS.

Recommend current ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications.

Complete HealthStream online learning yearly.

OTHER SKILLS:

• Clean, check, maintain equipment and order supplies when necessary.
  
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Licensure/Certifications:

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program or an associate degree in respiratory care from an accredited institution.

Experience:

Prefer a minimum of 1-2 years’ experience working in a larger institution.

Skills:

Must have good time management skills working under stress often.

Ability to collaborate with physicians, nursing, and other ancillary departments for optimum patient care.

Ventilator management, drawing ABG’s and all modalities of Respiratory Care.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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