Respiratory Therapist - Freeman Fort Scott Hospital

Freeman Health System; Fort Scott (KS); On-site; USD 56,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Employer match retirement

Wellness program

PTO

Extended Sick pay

Disability pay

Learning Center

Payroll deduction

Job summary

Freeman Health System in Kansas seeks a dedicated Respiratory Therapist for a full-time night-shift role (36 hours/week). You will assess and treat patients with cardiopulmonary disorders and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

The position requires Kansas licensure as an RT, strong critical thinking, and ventilator management abilities; preferred credentials include NRP, PALS, and STABLE. Freeman offers a comprehensive benefits package, retirement match, PTO, wellness programs and

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Respiratory Therapist (RT) in Kansas.
• Strong critical thinking and patient-care skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients with cardiac or pulmonary disorders.
• Obtains, analyzes and correlates patient clinical data and makes recommendations and/or implements care plan.
• Manages complex patient/ventilator systems within protocol guidelines.
• Anticipates crises and complications and performs or recommends appropriate interventions.
• Works independently within departmental guidelines.

Skills

RT licensure in Kansas

Critical thinking

Patient care

Job description

Our Mission To improve the health of the communities we serve through contemporary, innovative, quality healthcare solutions. About Us – Respiratory Therapy Respiratory Therapy consists of state licensed, professionally trained respiratory care practitioners and therapists. Our team is there to assess the needs of patients and provide therapies to help speed the healing and recovery to return to the highest possible level of cardiopulmonary health as quickly as possible. We are looking for compassionate individuals with critical thinking skills to quickly solve problems and work along side our amazing team!

Schedule Full-time, 36 hours per week. Night shift.

What You’ll Do

• Responsible for evaluation and treatment of patients with Cardiac or Pulmonary disorders.
• Obtains, analyzes and correlates patient clinical data and makes recommendations and / or implements care plan.
• Manages complex patient / ventilator systems within protocol guidelines.
• Anticipates crises and complications and performs or recommends appropriate interventions.
• Works independently within departmental guidelines.

Requirements:

• Licensed as a Respiratory Therapist (RT) in Kansas.

Preferred Requirements:

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) PALS Provider S.T.A.B.L.E.

Perks and Programs

• For eligible full-time and part-time employees Freeman offers a wide variety of career opportunities, a great work culture and generous benefits, most starting day one!
• Health, vision, dental insurance
• Retirement with employer match
• Wellness program with discounts to Health Insurance or Cash Bonus with Participation
• Milestone payments with longevity of employment
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Extended Sick pay
• Disability pay
• Learning Center designated only for Freeman Family members
• Payroll deduction at different locations such as The Daily Grind, Freeman Gift Shop, Cafeteria, etc.

Locally owned and nationally recognized, Freeman Health System is a not-for-profit health system serving communities across Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Kansas through a network of hospitals, physician clinics, outpatient locations, and specialty services. The system includes Freeman Hospital West, Freeman Hospital East, Freeman Neosho Hospital, and the Freeman Health System facilities in Bentonville, Springdale, Willow Creek, and Siloam Springs. Freeman Health System also operates Ozark Center – the region’s largest provider of behavioral health services, and offers comprehensive cancer, cardiology, neurology and neurosurgery, orthopedics, and women’s and children’s services. The system is supported by more than 7,000 employees and is the only Children’s Miracle Network Hospital in a 70-mile radius. For more information, visit Freeman Health System.

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