Respiratory Therapist — Elevate Patient Care & Growth

The University of Kansas Health System; Liberty (MO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 66,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(a) retirement plan

Health, dental and vision package

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System's Liberty Hospital is seeking a licensed Respiratory Therapist to deliver professional respiratory care, including aerosol therapy, ventilator management, ABG analysis, and patient education. You will collaborate with physicians and nurses, monitor therapy, document procedures, and participate in emergency response.

This part-time/PRN role supports a patient-centered care environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Graduate of approved Respiratory Therapy program/school.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic physician ordered treatments for Adults and Pediatrics: Aerosol Therapy Treatments, Low flow and High Flow Oxygen Therapy, Airway Clearance Therapy, Airway expansion Therapy, Bedside Spirometry, ETCO2 Monitoring, & ABG's
• Educate patient and document on all procedures performed
• Set up, maintain, and clean all invasive and non-invasive ventilators
• Monitor and document all therapy procedures
• Responds to Code Blue, traumas, OB emergency, and other emergency situations
• NICU/Mother Baby - Aerosol Therapy Treatments, Low flow and High flow Oxygen Therapy, Airway Clearance Therapy, Invasive and Non-Invasive ventilators
• Performs basic EKG's
• Cleans and stores equipment and supplies
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

Skills

Patient care

Ventilator management

ABG interpretation

EKG administration

Education

Graduate of approved Respiratory Therapy program

Tools

Ventilators

EKG equipment

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System's Liberty Hospital is seeking a licensed Respiratory Therapist to deliver professional respiratory care, including aerosol therapy, ventilator management, ABG analysis, and patient education. You will collaborate with physicians and nurses, monitor therapy, document procedures, and participate in emergency response.

This part-time/PRN role supports a patient-centered care environment with opportunities for professional growth.