Respiratory Therapist

Black Women's Mental Health Institute; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Black Women’s Mental Health Institute is seeking a respiratory care professional to assess patients, determine interventions, and manage ventilation in acute settings. The role involves collaboration with the care team to optimize outcomes and ensure safety.

The position emphasizes patient education, equipment maintenance, and adherence to infection control standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical knowledge of respiratory assessment and evidence-based therapies.
• Proficiency in ventilator management for invasive and noninvasive support.
• Competence in supporting airway-related interventions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct respiratory assessments and determine appropriate interventions.
• Manage invasive and noninvasive ventilation.
• Support airway procedures and related respiratory care.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory treatment and care needs.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to optimize outcomes.
• Maintain respiratory equipment, ensure proper functioning, and uphold infection control and safety standards.

Skills

Ventilator management

Respiratory assessment

Airway support

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Infection control

Job description

provides respiratory assessment and delivers evidence-based therapies in emergency, critical care, and acute settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct respiratory assessments and determine appropriate interventions.
• Manage invasive and noninvasive ventilation.
• Support airway procedures and related respiratory care.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory treatment and care needs.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to optimize outcomes.
• Maintain respiratory equipment, ensure proper functioning, and uphold infection control and safety standards.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong clinical knowledge of respiratory assessment and evidence-based therapies.
• Proficiency in ventilator management for invasive and noninvasive support.
• Competence in supporting airway-related interventions.
• Effective communication and patient/family education skills.
• Team-based mindset and ability to coordinate care with clinicians.
• Attention to detail for equipment maintenance, safety, and quality standards.