Respiratory Therapist - Full-time $30,000 Sign-on Bonus

Clay Center Kansas; Clay Center (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Clay County Medical Center in Clay Center, KS seeks a Respiratory Therapist for a full-time role. A $30,000 sign-on bonus is offered for a two-year commitment. The therapist will deliver routine and advanced respiratory care, work with the medical staff, and support patient care across age groups.

Required: CoARC-accredited RT program and Associate degree, CRT or RRT credentials, Kansas licensure, and BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP credentials within 6 months. Hospitals setting preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CoARC-accredited respiratory therapy program.
• Associate degree required.
• Must hold CRT or RRT credentials from NBRC and Kansas licensure.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS and NRP credentials; ACLS/PALS/NRP within 6 months of hire.
• One year of hospital experience preferred; new graduates welcome.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient’s condition and initiate therapy within guidelines.
• Administer inhaled medications and perform basic to advanced procedures.
• Operate and monitor respiratory life support devices safely.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and advise on patient care.
• Maintain accurate EMR knowledge and departmental records.
• Clean and maintain equipment per infection control guidelines.
• Educate patients and families on disease management and treatments.
• Perform diagnostic testing and therapeutic assessments for pulmonary patients.

Skills

Team collaboration

Patient care

Critical thinking

Education

CoARC accredited respiratory therapy program

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Position:Respiratory Therapist - Full-time $30,000 Sign-on Bonus

Location: Clay Center, KS

Job Id: 769

# of Openings: 1

Clay County Medical Center is currently offering a competitive wage and benefits package, and a $30,000 sign on bonus for a two-year commitmentto this full time position.

General Purpose:

Provide a variety of routine and advanced forms of Respiratory Therapy procedures for the diagnosis, treatment, and care of patients with respiratory dysfunction. The respiratory therapist works under the Respiratory Therapy Manager providing care to patients of all age demographics within established departmental protocols or physician orders.

• Assess patient’s condition and initiate appropriate therapy within established guidelines.
• Administer inhaled medications, and perform a variety of basic and advanced therapeutic procedures within approved protocols or physician’s orders.
• Initiate, operate, maintain, monitor, and ensure safe patient care practices and operation of various respiratory life support devices.
• Act as a member of the interdisciplinary team. Consult with the medical staff and make recommendations regarding patient care.
• Establish an appropriate knowledge of the electronic medical record and maintain accurate patient and departmental records.
• Perform routine equipment cleaning and maintenance according to hospital infection control guidelines.
• Provide disease specific education to patients and their family members. Act as a resource to the medical staff, advocating for the most appropriate treatment for the patient.
• Perform diagnostic testing and therapeutic assessment and treatment to the pulmonary compromised patient.

Qualifications:

Education: Graduate of a CoARC accredited program in Respiratory Therapy. Associates degree required.

License/Certifications: Must hold, and maintain, Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentials from the National Board for Respiratory Care. Must have, or be able to obtain, Kansas Respiratory Therapist licensure.

Must be able to hold and maintain credentials in BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP. ACLS, PALS, and NRP must be obtained within 6 months of hire.

Experience: One year of hospital experience preferred. New graduates are welcome to apply.

Post offer drug screen, physical, and background check required.

About Clay County Medical Center:

Clay County Medical Center is a cutting-edge healthcare facility dedicated to improving the health of the people in our communities by providing quality compassionate care to everyone, every time. We share an important set of values – Compassion, Respect, Integrity, Quality, and Service. These values are the foundation used to support our vision: To be the first choice of patients, physicians, and employees, supporting high-quality care close to home.

Located in Northcentral Kansas we have the Kansas State University campus within a short distance. With Milford and Tuttle Creek Lakes close by there are ample opportunities for the outdoor enthusiast. Kansas City, Topeka, Wichita, and Lincoln Nebraska are all a short distance away. We have the close amenities of city living with the small town atmosphere.