Respiratory Therapist Full Time Nights

Texas Health Huguley FWS; Shawnee (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Respiratory Therapist in Shawnee. You will be responsible for delivering essential respiratory care and responding to emergency situations to ensure high-quality patient outcomes. With competitive benefits from day one and a focus on whole-person care, you'll thrive in a supportive environment committed to professional and personal growth.

Benefits

Benefits and PTO available day 1

Mental Health Resources and Support

Qualifications

• Kansas Respiratory Therapist License required.
• BCLS obtained through the American Heart Association essential.
• 1+ years of experience necessary; new grads acceptable with clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct respiratory care and evaluate patients' respiratory needs.
• Respond to emergency situations and perform assessments.
• Administer respiratory care following physician orders.

Skills

Emergency response

Patient assessment

Ventilator operation

ABG analysis

Education

Associate’s Degree or Graduate of a Technical School

Tools

Draeger Ventilator

EzPAP

Incentive Spirometry

Job description

Job Description - Respiratory Therapist Full Time Nights (25010548)

Job Description

Respiratory Therapist Full Time Nights (

Job Number:

25010548 )

Description

Respiratory Therapist - AdventHealth Shawnee Mission

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

- - Received Magnet recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center in January 2019

- - Benefits and PTO available day 1

- Mental Health Resources and Support

- Providing faith-based, whole person care to Kansas City since 1962

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Shift : Nights

Location: AdventHealth Shawnee Mission

9100 West 74th Street, Merriam, KS 66204

The community you’ll be caring for:

At AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, formerly Shawnee Mission Medical Center, you'remore than just a number on a chart. You're a whole person, who functions best when physically, emotionally, and spiritually fit. Find whole-person care, dedicated teams and staff,and a wide variety of medical services, all at our hospital inShawnee Mission, Kansas.

The role you’ll contribute:

The Respiratory Therapist provides direct respiratory care to patients in all areas of the hospital as outlined in Pulmonary Services procedure manual. Is knowledgeable in providing and evaluating the routine as well as critical care modes of respiratory care. Responsible for the effective and optimal administration of modalities based upon assessment and evaluation. Provides recommendations and/or changes to care based on patient’s current status.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

· Respond to emergency situations immediately, perform appropriate patient assessment and intervention and replace emergency supplies in a timely manner,

· Demonstrate understanding of Code Blue and Rapid Response procedures,

· Assure code blue intubation and blade boxes are checked daily and after use,

· Perform respiratory care procedures according to physician orders, department policy/procedure, and patient care plan

· Perform ABG’s andprocess according to department procedure, understand results and take appropriate action

· Follows the AIDET model( Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation and Thank)l at all times,

· Demonstrate proficiency with multiple devices i.e. EzPAP, Flutter Valve, PEP, Theravest/Smart Vest, Acapella and Incentive Spirometry

· Demonstrate ability to initiate and operate the Draeger Ventilator

· Demonstrate proficiency in the set-up and operation of the iVent

· Demonstrate ability to identify appropriate, initiate and document in hospital IPOCS

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed :

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

· Associate’s Degree or Graduate of a Technical School

· 1 + Years of Experience

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

· 1 + Years of Position-Related Experience

· American Association of Respiratory Care Certified Pulmonary Function Tech or Registered Pulmonary Function Tech

· 2 years clinical experience for new grads acceptable in lieu of 1 year of work experience

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

· Kansas Respiratory Therapist License

· BCLS obtained through the American Heart Association

· NRP if working in the NICU

Job

Job

: Respiratory Services

Organization

Organization

: AdventHealth Shawnee Mission

Primary Location

Primary Location

: US-KS-Shawnee Mission

Work Locations

Work Locations

: SM SHAWNEE MISSION MEDICAL CTR 9100 W 74TH ST Shawnee Mission 66204

Operating Unit : AdventHealth Shawnee Mission