Registered Respiratory Therapist

Ascension; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement

PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

EAP & counseling

Job summary

Ascension Via Christi St Francis Hospital in Wichita, KS seeks a Respiratory Care professional for night shift, full-time, with a sign-on bonus up to $7,500. Lead specialized respiratory care plans and manage critical life-sustaining equipment alongside a multidisciplinary team.

Requirements include BLS within 30 days, NBRC credential within 180 days, and Kansas licensure. Education can be high school with experience or higher, with focus on patient recovery and family education.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider within 30 days of hire date.
• NBRC Respiratory Therapist credential within 180 days of hire date.
• Kansas Board of Healing Arts credential required.

Responsibilities

• Develop specialized respiratory care plans tailored to each patient.
• Manage advanced respiratory modalities and life-sustaining equipment.
• Document care journeys and communicate changes to the team.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory health and local resources.
• Respond as part of the emergency resuscitation team during codes.

Skills

BLS Certification

NBRC Respiratory Therapist

Kansas Licensure

Education

High School diploma or equivalent / Associate/Technical degree

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Wichita, Kansas
• Facility: Ascension Via Christi St Francis Hospital
• Specialty: Respiratory Care
• Schedule: Night Shift l Full-time
• Sign-on bonus: Up to $7,500
• #NextGenHealthcare

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Lead the development of specialized respiratory care plans, utilizing your clinical expertise to tailor treatment frequency and intensity to each patient’s unique diagnosis.
• Manage advanced respiratory modalities and life-sustaining equipment, maintaining a vigilant eye on patient stability to ensure the highest standards of safety and intervention.
• Advocate for patient recovery by documenting care journeys with precision and communicating real-time condition changes to the Wichita-based multidisciplinary team.
• Educate patients and Kansas families on respiratory health and local support networks, empowering them to manage their conditions with confidence after discharge.
• Respond as a critical member of the emergency resuscitation team, providing calm, expert leadership and life-saving care during high-pressure "code" situations.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

What minimum requirements you’ll need

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Respiratory Therapist specializing in Registered credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
• Respiratory Therapist credentialed from the Kansas Board of Healing Arts required.

Education

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.