Registered Respiratory Therapist

Ascension; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Family benefits

Job summary

Ascension in Wichita, KS is hiring a Respiratory Therapist for the night shift (7pm–7am) full-time with rotating weekends and holidays. You will lead specialized respiratory care plans, manage advanced modalities and life-sustaining equipment, and document care journeys for accurate patient records.

Educating patients and families on respiratory health, collaborating with the local multidisciplinary team, and responding as a key member of the emergency resuscitation team are essential

Qualifications

• BLS within 1 month of hire date or transfer date
• NBRC Registered credentialed Respiratory Therapist within 6 months
• Kansas Board of Healing Arts credential required

Responsibilities

• Lead development of specialized respiratory care plans tailored to each patient
• Manage advanced respiratory modalities and life-sustaining equipment with patient safety in mind
• Document care journeys and communicate condition changes to the multidisciplinary team
• Educate patients and families on respiratory health and post-discharge resources
• Respond as part of the emergency resuscitation team during code situations

Skills

BLS

Respiratory care

Clinical leadership

Education

Associate's degree/Technical degree

4 years cumulative job experience

Tools

Ventilators

Life-support equipment

Job description

• Schedule: Night Shift 7pm - 7am l Full-time | Rotating weekends and holidays


• Sign-on bonus: Up to $7,500

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Wichita, KS


• Facility: Via Christi, St. Francis


• Specialty: Respiratory Care


• Schedule: Night Shift 7pm - 7am l Full-time | Rotating weekends and holidays


• Sign-on bonus: Up to $7,500

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.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• 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.

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

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military‑Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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.

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