Respiratory Care Practitioner I

Saint Luke's Health System; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift premium

Job summary

Saint Luke's East Hospital in Lees Summit, MO is hiring a Respiratory Care Practitioner I for full-time night shifts. You will perform respiratory therapist duties, assist in cardiopulmonary care, and collaborate with the medical team to ensure safe patient care, accurate testing, and timely interventions.

Requirements include Basic Life Support certification, Respiratory Therapy license, and an Associate Degree.

Qualifications

• Less than 1 year of experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support certification required (American Heart Association or Red Cross).
• Licensed Respiratory Therapist per state/licensing body; Registered Respiratory Therapist desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care and cardiopulmonary services as appropriate.
• Assess patients, interpret tests, and plan therapies with clinical team.
• Educate patients and families and assist with discharge planning.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Patient assessment

Discharge planning

Team collaboration

Education

Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

## Respiratory Care Practitioner IApply: Saint Luke's East Hospital | 100 NE Saint Lukes Blvd | Lees Summit | MO: Full time: Posted Today: JobReq0060466# **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 assign**Shift:**FT Night# **Job Requirements**Applicable Experience:Less than 1 yearBasic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross, License-Respiratory Therapy - Various, Registered Respiratory Therapist - VariousAssociate Degree# **Job Details**Full TimeNight (United States of America)