Respiratory Therapist Full Time Nights Lenexa City Center

Texas Health Huguley FWS; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Lenexa seeks a full-time Respiratory Therapist to provide critical respiratory care. This position is focused on delivering optimal treatment based on patient evaluations in a supportive environment committed to holistic care. The successful candidate will join a dedicated team and contribute to the health and well-being of the community.

Benefits

PTO available from day one

Mental Health Resources and Support

Qualifications

• Kansas Respiratory Therapist License required.
• BCLS obtained through the American Heart Association.
• Up to 1 year of experience required, with preferred experience of 1+ years.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct respiratory care to patients as per protocols.
• Respond to emergencies and perform patient assessments.
• Set up and operate various respiratory devices.

Skills

Emergency response

Patient assessment

Respiratory care procedures

Device proficiency

Documentation

Education

Associate’s Degree or Graduate of a Technical School

Job description

Job Description - Respiratory Therapist Full Time Nights Lenexa City Center (25008153)

Job Description

Respiratory Therapist Full Time Nights Lenexa City Center (

Job Number:

25008153 )

Description

Respiratory Therapist - AdventHealth Lenexa City Center

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 Lenexa City Center

The community you’ll be caring for:

Our newest hospital in the Kansas City metro area — AdventHealth Lenexa City Center — will include around-the-clock emergency care, surgical services and inpatient beds for medical-surgical and short-stay units.

The new campus will include:

• 244,000 square feet
• Capacity for 98 total beds (44 on opening and 54 slated for future expansion)
• Four operating rooms (two upon opening and two slated for future dates)

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

· Up to 1 Year 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