Respiratory Therapist

Menorah Medical Center; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park, KS, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to guide patients through routine and critical care. You will perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, manage ventilation, and use advanced respiratory technology under RT leadership.

The role requires ACLS, BLS, NRP, NBRC‑RRT certification, and state licensure, with education ranging from vocational training to bachelor’s degrees.

Qualifications

• ACLS must be obtained within 6 months of start date.
• BLS must be obtained before or at start date.
• NRP must be obtained within 6 months of start date.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – NBRC‑RRT or equivalent.
• State‑licensed Respiratory Therapist / Practitioner (RRT/RCP‑State).
• Educational requirement: Vocational School Graduate, Associate Degree, Bachelor’s Degree, or higher.

Responsibilities

• Assess respiratory status by performing focused exams, interpreting breath sounds and airway patency, and determining the need for respiratory interventions.
• Deliver evidence‑based therapy by providing oxygen support, aerosolized medications, airway clearance techniques, and other treatments across emergency, critical care, and acute settings.
• Manage ventilation and airways, assisting with artificial airway placement, initiating and adjusting invasive and noninvasive ventilation, monitoring patient responses, and responding quickly to clinical changes or emergencies.
• Support patients and the care team by educating patients and families, serving as a clinical resource, partnering with physicians and nurses, and helping stabilize newborns during deliveries when needed.
• Maintain equipment and safety by setting up, operating, and cleaning respiratory equipment; ensuring readiness and preventive maintenance; transporting ventilated patients safely; and following all infection‑prevention standards.

Skills

ACLS

BLS

NRP

RRT NBRC

State-licensed RT

Education

Vocational School Graduate

Associate Degree

Bachelor's Degree or higher

Job description

Respiratory Therapist

As a Respiratory Therapist, you will play an essential role in guiding patients through both routine care and critical moments. You will perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, manage invasive and noninvasive ventilation across a variety of care settings, and work with advanced respiratory technology under the mentorship of experienced RT leaders.

Responsibilities

• Assess respiratory status by performing focused exams, interpreting breath sounds and airway patency, and determining the need for respiratory interventions.
• Deliver evidence‑based therapy by providing oxygen support, aerosolized medications, airway clearance techniques, and other treatments across emergency, critical care, and acute settings.
• Manage ventilation and airways, assisting with artificial airway placement, initiating and adjusting invasive and noninvasive ventilation, monitoring patient responses, and responding quickly to clinical changes or emergencies.
• Support patients and the care team by educating patients and families, serving as a clinical resource, partnering with physicians and nurses, and helping stabilize newborns during deliveries when needed.
• Maintain equipment and safety by setting up, operating, and cleaning respiratory equipment; ensuring readiness and preventive maintenance; transporting ventilated patients safely; and following all infection‑prevention standards.

Qualifications

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS).
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – (NBRC‑RRT) or equivalent certification.
• State‑licensed Respiratory Therapist / Practitioner (RRT/RCP‑State).
• Educational requirement: Vocational School Graduate, Associate Degree, Bachelors Degree, or higher.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• Retirement resources: 401(k) with 100% match on 3%‑9% of pay, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Education support: tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits: fertility and family building assistance, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.