Respiratory Care Practitioner PRN

Saint Luke's; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Luke's seeks a Respiratory Therapist to perform the full scope of practice, including diagnostics, patient assessment, treatment planning, and therapeutic interventions. The role emphasizes collaboration with the medical team to ensure high-quality patient and family care and discharge planning.

The RT will support PFT coverage, assist with bronchoscopies, and participate in performance improvement activities.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of applicable experience.
• BLS certification by American Heart Association or Red Cross.
• Respiratory Therapy license required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic and metabolic testing and patient assessment.
• Develop treatment plans and deliver therapies.
• Collaborate with medical staff to ensure quality care.
• Provide patient and family education and discharge planning.
• Assist with bronchoscopies and PFT scheduling.

Skills

Patient assessment

Bronchoscopy support

PFT coverage

Team collaboration

Education

Associate Degree

Tools

Bronchoscopy equipment

PFT equipment

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.

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)