Respiratory Therapist

Aura Health; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aura Health in Wichita, KS seeks a skilled Respiratory Therapist to provide compassionate, high-quality care in acute and critical settings. You will assess respiratory status, deliver therapies, and manage ventilator support to stabilize patients.

You will collaborate with physicians and nursing teams, educate patients and families, and participate in care planning and continuous improvement to ensure safety and excellent outcomes.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical respiratory assessment and critical care skills.
• Proficiency with ventilation and non-invasive support.
• Ability to work effectively with physicians and nursing staff.
• Clear communication and patient/family education skills.
• Compassionate, patient-centered approach under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient respiratory status and outcomes
• Administer respiratory therapies and treatments
• Operate and manage ventilators and non-invasive ventilation
• Respond to respiratory emergencies
• Coordinate with care teams on treatment planning
• Educate patients and families

Skills

Respiratory assessment

Critical care

Ventilator management

Team collaboration

Patient education

Job description

Provide compassionate, high-quality respiratory care to patients in acute and critical care settings. Conduct respiratory assessments, deliver and adjust therapeutic treatments, and manage ventilators and non-invasive ventilation. Respond promptly to respiratory emergencies and support stabilization efforts.

Collaborate with physicians and nursing teams to develop and implement care plans, ensuring continuity and safety. Educate patients and families on respiratory conditions, treatments, and home-care guidance. Contribute to a team-based care culture while supporting professional growth and continuous improvement.

Key Duties

• Assess patient respiratory status and outcomes
• Administer respiratory therapies and treatments
• Operate and manage ventilators and non-invasive ventilation
• Respond to respiratory emergencies
• Coordinate with care teams on treatment planning
• Educate patients and families

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong clinical respiratory assessment and critical care skills
• Proficiency with ventilation and non-invasive support
• Ability to work effectively with physicians and nursing staff
• Clear communication and patient/family education skills
• Compassionate, patient-centered approach under pressure