Registered Respiratory Therapist

NMC Health; Newton (KS); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

NMC Health in Newton, KS, is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a part-time night shift at the Medical Center campus. The role involves independent respiratory care procedures, interpreting orders, and collaborating with the clinical team to deliver high-quality patient care.

The ideal candidate will have an accredited Respiratory Therapy degree, RRT credential, KS licensure as an RT, and current BLS/ACLS/NRP/PALS certifications, with at least two years of RT experience in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of Respiratory Therapy.
• RRT credential.
• Minimum of 2 years working in a health care setting as an RT.
• Current BLS, ACLS, NRP, and PALS.
• Current licensure as a Registered Respiratory Therapist by the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory care procedures and interpret physician orders.
• Deliver prescribed therapy and evaluate patient response.
• Perform invasive procedures with supervision as needed.
• Consult with the clinical team regarding respiratory care in all hospital areas.
• Respond promptly to changes in workload to ensure quality patient care.

Skills

2 years experience

Team player

Patient care

Education

Graduate from an accredited school of Respiratory Therapy

RRT credential

KS licensure as RRT

BLS

ACLS

NRP

PALS

Job description

Registered Respiratory Therapist (Part Time)
Location: Medical Center - 600 Medical Center Drive, Newton, KS, 67114
Category: RESPIRATORY

Join our Team! NMC Health offers a family friendly environment with the latest technology and a knowledgeable staff. Here you'll find all departments work together as a team to live out our core values: respect, excellence, service, transparency, and trust.

Position Summary:

Do you think of yourself as a Respiratory Therapist who makes the health and happiness of your patients a top priority? Are you a team player with a track record of providing exemplary care? If so, NMC Health, an organization that sets an award-winning standard for healthcare, is looking for a Respiratory Therapist with a passion for meeting or exceeding our patients' needs while helping them reach their goals. We are not just looking for experience, education, and results; we are looking for an individual who has a passion for patients too.

In this role, you will be responsible for independently performing respiratory care procedures, which requires the ability to interpret physician orders, assess patient needs, deliver prescribed therapy and evaluate patient response. You will have the opportunity to provide invasive procedures that may be performed with minimal supervision and minor assistance in patient care units and critical care areas. On a daily basis, you will serve in a consulting role by communicating suggestions to other members of the clinical team regarding the respiratory care delivered to patients in all areas of the hospital. Your quick thinking and flexibility will be key as you respond promptly to changes in workload and make adjustments in assignments as needed to achieve optimal productivity, efficacy, and quality patient care.

This is a part time night shift position with no scheduled weekends

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• Graduate from an accredited school of Respiratory Therapy
• RRT credential
• Minimum of 2 years working in a health care setting as an RT
• Current licensure as a Registered Respiratory Therapist by the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts
• Current BLS, ACLS, NRP, and PALS