Respiratory Therapist II - Freeman Fort Scott Hospital

Freeman Health System; Fort Scott (KS); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement with employer match

Paid time off (PTO)

Wellness program

Job summary

Freeman Health System in Kansas is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a PRN schedule to assess and treat patients with Cardiac or Pulmonary disorders, manage ventilator systems, and collaborate with the care team.

Ideal candidates are NBRC-registered RRTs with Missouri licensure, and possess ACLS/BLS; NRP/PALS and ECMO exposure are a plus. Freeman Health System offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Currently registered as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with NBRC.
• Licensed as an RCP in Missouri.
• NRP preferred.
• PALS Provider preferred.
• ECMO experience S.T.A.B.L.E. Learner.
• ACLS within 180 days.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

RRT NBRC

RCP licensure MO

ACLS 180 days

BLS Healthcare

NRP preferred

PALS preferred

S.T.A.B.L.E. Learner

ECMO experience

Critical thinking

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 alongside our amazing team!

Schedule PRN

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

• Currently registered as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) though the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Licensed as an RCP in Missouri.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) preferred.
• PALS Provider preferred.
• ECMO experience S.T.A.B.L.E. Learner.
• AHA ACLS within 180 days.
• AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers within 30 days.

Preferred Requirements

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

Perks and Programs

• 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.

#LI-DNI

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.