Respiratory Therapist, Critical Care & Ventilation Expert

Overland-Park-Regional-Medical-Center; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Overland Park Regional Medical Center is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to deliver diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care across emergency, critical care, and acute settings. You will help manage ventilation and airway interventions while collaborating with physicians and the care team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Eligible candidates will hold NBRC-RRT, state licensure, an Associate Degree, and certifications such as BLS (within 30 days) and PALS (within 6 months).

Qualifications

• NBRC-RRT certification required.
• RRT/RCP-State licensure required.
• Associate Degree required.
• BLS must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• PALS must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date.

Responsibilities

• Assess respiratory status and needs.
• Deliver oxygen, airway clearance, and other therapies.
• Assist with artificial airway placement and ventilation management.
• Educate patients and families; support care team.
• Maintain equipment and ensure infection prevention standards.

Education

Associate Degree

NBRC-RRT

RRT/RCP-State

BLS within 30 days

PALS within 6 months

Job description

Overland Park Regional Medical Center is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to deliver diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care across emergency, critical care, and acute settings. You will help manage ventilation and airway interventions while collaborating with physicians and the care team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Eligible candidates will hold NBRC-RRT, state licensure, an Associate Degree, and certifications such as BLS (within 30 days) and PALS (within 6 months).