Respiratory Care Practitioner I

Saint Luke's Health System; Iola (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Luke’s Health System is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide care across the cardiopulmonary scope, including testing, assessment, and therapy planning. The role emphasizes collaboration with the medical team to deliver quality, cost-effective patient care in a multi-facility system.

The position is part-time, day shift, with RRT certification required by the start date. Prior experience is noted as less than one year, and licensure as a Respiratory Therapist is required.

Qualifications

• RRT required by start date.
• Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy.
• Licensure as Respiratory Therapist per applicable state regulation.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic and metabolic testing, patient assessment, treatment planning and therapeutic interventions.
• Collaborate with medical staff to support cost-effective and quality patient care.
• Provide patient and family education and discharge planning.
• Participate in performance improvement activities and continuing education.

Skills

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Licensed Respiratory Therapist

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Education

Associate Degree

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) Saint Luke’s Health System includes 18 hospitals and campuses across the Kansas City region, home care and hospice, behavioral health care, dozens of physician practices, a life care senior living community, and more. Find out more about what Saint Luke’s offers: http://www.saintlukeskc.org/about-saint-lukes

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