Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT)

Prime Healthcare; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Kansas City is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering essential respiratory care, conducting diagnostic tests, and ensuring patient safety through proper equipment maintenance. Ideal candidates will possess the required certifications, a strong commitment to patient care, and experience in the respiratory field.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance options

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

401K options

Tuition reimbursement options

Life and disability insurance options

Qualifications

• State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) certification required.
• Current BCLS, ACLS, NRP, and PALS certificates required within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide inhalation therapies and oxygen therapy to patients.
• Conduct pulmonary function tests to assess lung capacity.
• Set up and monitor ventilators for patients in need.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Pulmonary Function Testing

Ventilator Management

Inhalation Therapy

Airway Management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RT), also referred to as our Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). The Respiratory Therapist carries out respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as directed by the medical and cardiopulmonary directors, based on physician orders. They focus on assessing, planning, implementing, and documenting care while considering the specific needs of patients based on age and population.

Shift’s Available: Day Shift

Employment Type: Full-time

Hours: 7a - 6:30p

Location: Providence Medical Center, Kansas City, KS

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
• Employer 401K options
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Life, disability, and other insurance options
• Many other amazing benefits

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• Provide treatments such as inhalation therapies, oxygen therapy, and aerosol medications to help patients breathe more easily
• Conduct tests like pulmonary function tests and arterial blood gas analysis to assess lung capacity and gas exchange in patients
• Set up, monitor, and adjust ventilators and other life-supporting equipment for patients who cannot breathe independently
• May be part of a rapid response team in emergencies, which you will provide airway management, perform intubations, and resuscitate patients in critical situations
• Assess patients' respiratory status, monitor their progress, and make adjustments to treatment plans as needed
• Ensure that all respiratory equipment is properly cleaned, sterilized, and maintained to prevent infections and ensure patient safety

Qualifications

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:

• State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License required
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) certification from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required
• Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current
• ACLS certificate within 60 days of hire and maintain current
• NRP certificate within 60 days of hire and maintain current
• PALS certificate within 60 days of hire and maintain current

Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus:

• 2 years experience as an RCP preferred
• Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

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