Respiratory Therapist Graduate - 15K Incentive

Boone Health Medical Group; Independence (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus of $15,000

Relocation assistance

Free employee parking

Benefits from day one

Job summary

Boone Health Medical Group in Independence, Kansas is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for the night shift. This position requires an Associate's degree from a CoARC accredited program and offers a chance to specialize in various areas of respiratory care while participating in a mentorship culture. Responsibilities include direct patient care, educational roles, and performing diagnostic procedures. A sign-on bonus and relocation assistance are offered. Benefits begin on the first day and there is a strong focus on collaborative practice.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required.
• Basic Cardiovascular Life Support certification required.
• Must be a certified Respiratory Care Practitioner and RRT.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care related to respiratory care.
• Educates patients and the healthcare team about respiratory treatments.
• Performs diagnostic procedures according to established guidelines.

Skills

Advanced clinical and critical thinking skills

Effective communication

Ability to perform diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures

Knowledge of respiratory treatments

Education

Associates degree from CoARC Accredited program

Tools

Basic Cardiovascular Life Support certification

Respiratory Care Practitioner license

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Job description

# **Job Description****Additional Job Information*** Highly collaborative, respected, professional, team with a mentorship mindset.* Will train to any and all practice areas, allowing therapists to specialize in their passion while maintaining skills in other areas of respiratory care.* NICU - critical care of infants 24 to 40 weeks gestation; attend all c-sections and high-risk deliveries; high-frequency ventilation and inhaled nitric oxide* Adult critical care - avg 7-11 ventilators and 4-6 noninvasive ventilators per day; 26 county referral center (we care for the sickest of the sick), allowing utilization of all your hard-earned critical care skills, highly collaborative practice with physicians, mid-levels, and nursing staff* Therapist-driven protocols* Inpatient and outpatient bronchoscopy services, including endobronchial ultrasound* State-of-the-art Pulmonary Function Lab* Sign On Bonus Eligible $15,000* Relocation Assistance Eligible* 36 Hours per Week* 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.* Weekend Rotation as Required by Department* Weekend Option Available with Premium Pay Eligibility* Benefits begin on first day of employment* Free employee parking* Shadow and meet our team### ## **Overview****Job Summary**Provides direct patient care activities related to respiratory care including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation within the guidelines of the hospital and department. Can independently apply advanced clinical respiratory expertise and scientific knowledge including best practices serving as a resource to others as part of the patient care team. Ensures care provided is safe, effective, developmentally and age appropriate while complying with all quality and regulatory requirements as well as quality improvement initiatives.**Job Responsibilities*** Effectively communicates by participating in the exchange of information including documentation, handoff and works collaboratively with the healthcare team.* Provides education and training about respiratory treatments and procedures to others including patients, families, students, new employees and members of the healthcare team utilizing diversity and learning styles.* Holds self-accountable and seeks out opportunities for continuous learning and feedback and is able to perform multiple related duties, prioritizing and applying effective time management.* Performs various diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures according to established standards, procedures, guidelines and policies. Applies respiratory knowledge and clinical expertise, including the ability to assess, analyze and troubleshoot as needed.* Demonstrates advanced clinical and critical thinking skills to support additional job responsibilities such as ECMO support, bronchoscopies, sleep lab, labor and delivery, cardiopulmonary rehab, charge/team lead etc. as needed.* Boone Health has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.* Performs Other Responsibilities as Assigned.**Minimum Qualifications*** Degrees: Associates/CoARC Accredited program* Experience: No Experience* Supervisor Experience: Non-Required* Licenses & Certifications: Basic Cardiovascular Life Support, Respiratory Care Practitioner, RRT**Work Shift**Night Shift (United States of America)**Legal Statement**The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.Equal Opportunity Employer