Registered Respiratory Therapist — Lead Critical Care

Ascension; Derby (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discounts

Academic partnership with WichitaState

Professional development and online学习

Job summary

Ascension is hiring a Respiratory Therapist at Via Christi St. Peter in Derby, KS. You’ll lead specialized respiratory care plans, operate advanced respiratory modalities, and monitor patient stability for safety and timely interventions.

You’ll document care journeys, communicate changes to the multidisciplinary team in Wichita, educate families on respiratory health, and respond as a key member of the emergency resuscitation team during code events.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• Advanced credentials: NBRC Registered and Respiratory Care Practitioner required/preferred depending on role.
• Preferred: Advanced Life Support (ALS), Neonatal Resuscitation and Pediatric Life Support.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of specialized respiratory care plans tailored to each patient diagnosis.
• Manage advanced respiratory modalities and life-sustaining equipment ensuring patient safety.
• Document care journeys and communicate real-time changes to the Wichita-based multidisciplinary team.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory health and local support networks.
• Respond as a key member of the emergency resuscitation team during code situations.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree/Technical degree

NBRC Registered

Respiratory Care Practitioner

Job description

Ascension is hiring a Respiratory Therapist at Via Christi St. Peter in Derby, KS. You’ll lead specialized respiratory care plans, operate advanced respiratory modalities, and monitor patient stability for safety and timely interventions.

You’ll document care journeys, communicate changes to the multidisciplinary team in Wichita, educate families on respiratory health, and respond as a key member of the emergency resuscitation team during code events.