Respiratory Care Practitioner PRN

Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City in Overland Park, KS is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to perform the full scope of practice including diagnostic testing, patient assessment, treatment planning and therapeutic interventions. The role emphasizes collaboration with the medical team to support quality patient care and education.

Applicants should have RRT certification, an associate degree, BLS certification, and 3-5 years of experience.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in respiratory therapy or related field.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Respiratory Therapy license required (state- or national-level varying).
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform the full scope of respiratory and cardiopulmonary practice: testing, assessment, planning, interventions, and reporting.
• Collaborate with medical staff to support cost-effective and high-quality patient care.
• Provide patient and family education and discharge planning.
• Assist with Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) and bronchoscopies as needed.
• Engage in performance improvement and continuing education.

Skills

RRT Credential

3-5 years experience

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.

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)