Respiratory Care Practitioner I

Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City; Alexander (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City seeks a Respiratory Therapist to perform the scope of practice including diagnostics, patient assessment, treatment planning and therapeutic interventions in collaboration with the medical team. The role supports quality care, patient education, and discharge planning, with RRT required by start date.

Part-time, day shift in a busy clinical setting. A current Associate degree and licensure in Respiratory Therapy are required, with BLS certification also

Qualifications

• RRT credential required by start date.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required by start date.
• Respiratory Therapy licensure in your state or applicable region.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist credential may be required by some facilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services per respiratory therapy scope of practice including diagnostic tests, patient assessment, treatment planning and interventions.
• Coordinate with medical staff and health care team to ensure quality, cost-effective patient care.
• Educate patients and families and participate in discharge planning and performance improvement activities.

Skills

RRT

BLS

Respiratory Therapy License

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Education

Associate Degree

Licensure in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Job Description

Performs all aspects of the scope of practice of a respiratory therapist and where applicable cardiopulmonary scope of practice. Scope of practice includes but is not limited to diagnostic and metabolic testing patient assessment treatment planning and therapeutic interventions analysis and reporting of clinical response. Therapists work in collaboration with the medical staff and other members of the health care team to support efficient cost effective and quality patient and family care as well as providing patient and family education and discharge planning. The position supports system facility and department growth and quality through participation in performance improvement activities continuing education and professional growth and development activities along with other duties as assigned.

RRT required by start date.

Shift: Part-time - Days

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience:

Less than 1 year

Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross, License-Respiratory Therapy - Various, Registered Respiratory Therapist - Various

Associate Degree

Job Details

Part Time

Day (United States of America)