Respiratory Care Practitioner PRN

Saint Luke's Health System; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Luke's Health System seeks a Respiratory Therapist to perform the full scope of practice, including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, patient assessment, and education. This PRN Day role supports PFT coverage and bronchoscopies as needed, working with the medical team to ensure high-quality, cost-effective care.

The position emphasizes participation in professional growth, quality improvement, and discharge planning, with strong collaboration across departments and facilities

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of applicable experience.
• BLS certification through AHA or Red Cross.
• Respiratory Therapy license in the appropriate state.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist credential.

Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of respiratory and, where applicable, cardiopulmonary care.
• Assist with PFTs and bronchoscopies as needed and provide assessment and treatment planning.
• Collaborate with medical staff to support quality patient care and discharge planning.

Skills

Clinical respiratory care

Patient assessment

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Associate Degree

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

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. This RT will help with PFT department coverage. Must be able to assist with bronchoscopies. Shift: PRN - Day

Job Requirements

• Applicable Experience: 3-5 years
• Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross
• License-Respiratory Therapy - Various
• Registered Respiratory Therapist - Various
• Associate Degree

Job Details

PRN 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