Registered Respiratory Therapist, FT Evenings

Lawrence Memorial Hospital; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a full-time evening position. This role involves caring for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders, administering therapies and providing critical life support in a collaborative, community-focused environment. Candidates should be graduates of an approved respiratory therapy program, licensed, and certified in BLS.

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy program.
• Currently licensed and BLS certified.
• Preferred ACLS, PALS and NRP certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders.
• Manage ventilators and perform chest exams.
• Respond to Code Blue emergencies.

Skills

Patient Care

Respiratory Therapy

Ventilator Management

Diagnostic Skills

Education

Graduate of an approved respiratory therapy program

Nationally Registered Respiratory Therapist

Currently licensed by the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts

Current BLS certification

ACLS, PALS and NRP certification (preferred)

Job description

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Registered Respiratory Therapist, FT Evenings

Apply locations Lawrence, KS time type Full time posted on Posted 4 Days Ago job requisition id JR100151

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• Tuition reimbursement to support continuing education
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Job Description

I. JOB SUMMARY
The Registered Respiratory Therapist treats people with disorders affecting the cardiopulmonary system such as asthma, emphysema, pneumonia, cardiovascular disorders and trauma. This position provides care and life support to patients in the emergency room, intensive care units and general hospital areas as we as specialty areas.

Schedule: 0545-1815, every third weekend

II. ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
a. Works closely with physicians, nurses and other associates to develop a plan of care for patients with acute and/or chronic cardiopulmonary disorders.
b. Effectively and efficiently diagnose and administer respiratory therapy modalities and medications for breathing disorders.
c. Interview patients, perform chest exams and analyze tissue specimens.
d. Manage ventilators and artificial airway devices for patients who can’t breathe normally on their own.
e. Trained in labor and delivery and participate in C-sections and normal deliveries as needed.
f. Plays a prominent role in responding to Code Blue or other urgent calls for care.
g. Performs care according to the population served on the unit as referenced in the Administrative, Scope of Services Policy.
h. Performs other duties as needed or assigned.

III. JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Required:
• Graduate of an approved respiratory therapy program
• Nationally Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Currently licensed by the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts
• Current BLS certification

Preferred:
• ACLS, PALS and NRP certification

Our Cultural Beliefs

• People First
• Integrity Matters
• Better Together

At LMH Health, we value inclusion and diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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