Respiratory Therapist: Critical Care & Ventilation Expert

William Newton Hospital; Winfield (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

William Newton Hospital in Kansas seeks a Respiratory Therapist to administer respiratory care and life support, perform pulmonary diagnostics, and assist in overall patient care. The role includes supporting nursing, implementing respiratory protocols, and ensuring quality improvement participation.

Minimum qualifications include graduation from an AMA-approved respiratory therapy program, KS license, and relevant certifications (ACLS, BLS, NRP, PALS).

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Graduate of AMA approved school of Respiratory Therapy.
• Minimum Experience: Previous experience in all aspects of respiratory care preferable.
• Minimum Field of Expertise: Basic Computer knowledge. Ability to use ABG analyzer, ventilators, IPPB, and Pulmonary Function equipment.
• Req. Certification/Registration: Respiratory Care Practitioner license in KS, ACLS, BLS, NRP, PALS.

Responsibilities

• Assists Nursing with routine patient care and attends to patient needs beyond Respiratory services.
• Demonstrates ability to assess patients and form a care plan by age.
• Enter Protocol orders electronically and follow Ventilator Protocol guidance.
• Interpret physician orders accurately and timely; perform ABG sampling and analysis.
• Set up, maintain, and troubleshoot mechanical ventilation and pulmonary function studies.
• Teach patients about home respiratory treatment plans and ensure documentation meets policies.

Skills

Respiratory care

Ventilators

ABG analysis

Patient assessment

Documentation

Education

AMA approved school of Respiratory Therapy

Kansas Respiratory Care Practitioner license

ACLS

BLS

NRP

PALS

Tools

ABG analyzer

Ventilators

IPPB

Pulmonary Function equipment

Basic computer skills

Job description

William Newton Hospital in Kansas seeks a Respiratory Therapist to administer respiratory care and life support, perform pulmonary diagnostics, and assist in overall patient care. The role includes supporting nursing, implementing respiratory protocols, and ensuring quality improvement participation.

Minimum qualifications include graduation from an AMA-approved respiratory therapy program, KS license, and relevant certifications (ACLS, BLS, NRP, PALS).