respiratory Tech - Respiratory Care - PRN

Stormont Vail Health; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Stormont Vail Health in Topeka, KS seeks a Part-time Respiratory Technician to administer oxygen and nebulizers, monitor patient responses, and maintain charts and billing records. The role reports to the Respiratory Supervisor and requires active student-permit licensing and current BLS/CPR, with potential ACLS/RQI responsibilities as department needs dictate.

The candidate will work on-site, with adherence to remote-work guidelines not applicable.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Kansas State Board of Healing Arts student permit and be enrolled in an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program.
• Must obtain RQI, CPR or ACLS certifications as required by the department, or as a substitute for BLS.
• Within 90 days of hire, verify licensing requirements are met.

Responsibilities

• Administer oxygen and respiratory treatments as ordered by physicians.
• Record patient charges accurately.
• Evaluate patients' respiratory status and response to treatments.
• Maintain proficiency in basic cardiac life support.

Skills

Read & interpret documents

Write routine reports

Effective communication

Problem solving

Interpret instructions

Education

KSBHA student permit + enrolled in an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program

Job description

Position Status:Part timeShift:Other (United States of America)Hours per week:0Job InformationExemption Status: Non-ExemptA Brief OverviewThis position reports directly to the Respiratory Supervisor and is responsible for rendering, small volume nebulizers, oxygen therapy and bronchial hygiene. The Respiratory Technician must have an adequate understanding of the indications, contraindications, and physiologic effects of the respiratory and oxygen therapy modalities and possess understanding of basic respiratory care procedures.Skills and AbilitiesAbility to read and interpret documents. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively to customers or employees of organization. (Required proficiency)Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. (Required proficiency)Licenses and CertificationsSpecial Student Permit (RT) - KSBHA Must be Licensed with a student permit by the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts (KSBHA) and be enrolled in an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program. RequiredRQI, CPR or ACLS certifications may be required in lieu of or in addition to BLS depending on department. Must have within 90 days of hire.What you will doAdminister all oxygen and respiratory treatment modalities as ordered by physicians.Records accurate patient charges.Evaluates patients as to their respiratory status and response to respiratory procedures.Is proficient in all phases of basic cardiac life support.Maintains patient’s chart that contains pertinent identification and therapy information.Required for All JobsComplies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail HealthPerforms other duties as assignedPatient Facing OptionsPosition is Patient FacingRemote Work GuidelinesWorkspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.Remote Work CapabilityOn-Site; No RemoteScopeNo Supervisory ResponsibilityNo Budget Responsibility No Budget ResponsibilityPhysical DemandsBalancing: Occasionally 1-3 HoursCarrying: Occasionally 1-3 HoursClimbing (Stairs): Rarely less than 1 hourCrouching: Rarely less than 1 hourEye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently 3-5 HoursFeeling: Frequently 3-5 HoursGrasping (Fine Motor): Frequently 3-5 HoursGrasping (Gross Hand): Frequently 3-5 HoursHandling: Frequently 3-5 HoursHearing: Continuously greater than 5 hoursKneeling: Rarely less than 1 hourLifting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 60 lbsPulling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 60 lbsPushing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 60 lbsReaching (Forward): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 60 lbsReaching (Overhead): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 60 lbsRepetitive Motions: Frequently 3-5 HoursSitting: Occasionally 1-3 HoursStanding: Frequently 3-5 HoursStooping: Rarely less than 1 hourTalking: Frequently 3-5 HoursWalking: Frequently 3-5 HoursPhysical Demand Comments:The vision requirements include: peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.Working ConditionsChemical: Rarely less than 1 hourCombative Patients: Occasionally 1-3 HoursDusts: Rarely less than 1 hourElectrical: Rarely less than 1 hourInfectious Diseases: Frequently 3-5 HoursNeedle Stick: Rarely less than 1 hourNoise/Sounds: Continuously greater than 5 hoursPoor Ventilation, Fumes and/or Gases: Rarely less than 1 hourRadiant Energy: Rarely less than 1 hourRisk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Occasionally 1-3 HoursRisk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs: Rarely less than 1 hourHazards (other): Rarely less than 1 hourVibration: Rarely less than 1 hourWorking Conditions Comments:Must be able to perform job duties while wearing personal protective equipment such as particulate respirator masks, goggles, gloves, and gowns.Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment.Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.