Respiratory Therapist Days Contract $59.50

College of Charleston; Shawnee (KS); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide routine and critical care in Shawnee, Kansas. This position offers flexible contract assignments at AdventHealth with a competitive pay rate. Join a community-focused team dedicated to exceptional patient care and support.

Benefits

Flexible contract assignments

Competitive Premium Pay Rate

Opportunity to convert to permanent staff

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved respiratory care program.
• Current BLS / ACLS / PALS certification.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.

Responsibilities

• Delivers routine and emergent respiratory treatments.
• Monitors and adjusts therapies based on patient needs.
• Responds to emergencies and initiates mechanical ventilation.

Skills

Patient care skills

Airway management

Ventilator management

Intubations

Arterial line placements

Education

Associates degree or equivalent

Job description

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Respiratory Therapist Days Contract $59.50

AdventHealth

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Respiratory Therapist Contract StaffFlex

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

· Flexible contract assignments available

· Respiratory Therapist directly with AdventHealth, no 3 rd party agency involved.

· We will assist to extend you at the same facility or find another assignment within our system.

· Easily convert over to permanent staff member if interested.

· Competitive Premium Pay Rate

GENERAL SUMMARY :

Provides routine, emergent and critical care under the direction of a physician to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. Adheres to the Corporate Compliance Plan, to the rules and regulations of all local, state and federal agencies and to the standards of all accrediting bodies. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

Schedule: TBD

Shift : Days

The community you’ll be caring for: AdventHealth Shawnee Mission

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Delivers routine respiratory treatments and continuous respiratory therapy including aerosol therapy, lung expansion therapy, oxygen therapy and bronchial hygiene in accordance with applicable policy and procedure.
• Ensures the effectiveness of therapist assessment and reassessment by monitoring patient progress. Recommends change in respiratory plan of care according to documented medical necessity and within the confines of established protocols.
• Monitors, instructs and coaches patient before, during and after treatment delivery. Prevents and/or resolves untoward side effects. Adjusts therapies according to protocol and documented clinical criteria. Makes and / or recommends changes based on pulse oximetry, peak flow measurement, chest x-ray, lab work and other data relevant to optimal patient progress.
• Maintains a supportive atmosphere conducive to quality care, department growth, staff development and high morale.
• Initiates and maintains mechanical ventilation. Determines or guides the determination of ventilator mode and settings. Reevaluates patient / ventilator interface a minimum of every four hours. Responds to alarms and otherwise troubleshoots as needed. Establishes weaning readiness and facilitates weaning process. Adjusts ventilator in accordance with patient progress.
• Draws and analyzes arterial blood gases and capillary blood gases. Places arterial lines. Makes or recommends changes in respiratory management according to blood gas results.
• Responds to emergencies including Code STEMI, Rapid Response and Code Blues; establishes and maintains airway, performs CPR.
• Additional services may include: Conscious sedation, pediatrics and labor and delivery.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

Patient care skills to care for neonatal, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient populations are required.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS PREFERRED:

· Intubations and airway management for all population served

· Ventilator management for all populations served

· Arterial line placements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Must be a graduate of an approved respiratory care program; Associates degree or equivalent.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

· 2 year of critical care experience

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

· Current BLS / ACLS / PALS from American Heart Association

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

· A valid license issued by the Agency for Healthcare Administration (if applicable)

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

Category: Respiratory Services

Organization: AdventHealth Shawnee Mission

Schedule: Per Diem

Shift: 1 - Day

Req ID: 25017503

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.

Internal Number: 25017503 About AdventHealth At AdventHealth, Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ is our mission. It calls us to be His hands and feet in helping people feel whole. Our story is one of hope — one that strives to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. More than 100,000 skilled and compassionate caregivers in physician practices, hospitals, outpatient clinics, skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies and hospice centers provide individualized, wholistic care.Our Christian mission, shared vision, common values and focus on whole-person health is our commitment to making communities healthier with a unified system: 51 hospital campuses and hundreds of care sites in diverse markets throughout nine states. More Jobs from This Employer BACK TO TOP

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