Respiratory Care Practitioner PRN Plus

Saint Luke's Health System; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Luke's Health System in Kansas City provides comprehensive cardiopulmonary care across its network of facilities. The Respiratory Therapist will perform all aspects of the respiratory scope of practice and collaborate with the medical staff to support efficient, high-quality patient care.

The role supports system growth through performance improvement activities and continuing education. This is a PRN Night position within the Saint Luke's Health System, with shifts and expectations

Qualifications

• Less than 1 year of applicable experience.
• BLS from American Heart Association or Red Cross.
• RRT / Registered Respiratory Therapist credentials.
• NRP certification.
• Respiratory Therapy license.
• Associate degree required.

Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of respiratory therapy and cardiopulmonary care as applicable.
• Collaborate with medical staff to support quality patient care.
• Engage in performance improvement, continuing education and professional development.
• Provide patient and family education and discharge planning.

Education

Associate Degree

Licensed Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

NRP Certification

RRT Certification

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.

Salary based on work commitment level: PRN: 3 shifts or less within a 6 week period, No commitment for weekends or holidays. PRN Plus: minimum 3 shifts within a 6 week period, and 1 minor holiday PRN Extra: minimum 6 shifts within a 6 week period, 2 weekend shifts within 6 weeks, 2 minor holidays or 1 major holiday. RRT required within one year of hire. Shift: PRN Night

Job Requirements Applicable Experience: Less than 1 year Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross, Certified Respiratory Therapist - Various, License-Respiratory Therapy - Various, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Academy of Pediatrics, Registered Respiratory Therapist - Various Associate Degree

Job Details PRN Night (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.

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