Respiratory Therapist (nights)

Prime Healthcare; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Respiratory Therapist to join their team in Kansas City. The role involves providing essential respiratory care, including therapies, diagnostic testing, and emergency response, for patients of varying ages and needs. Candidates should possess the necessary certifications and be ready to tackle challenging situations while ensuring patient safety.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance options

Paid vacation, sick time and holidays

Employer 401K options

Tuition reimbursement options

Life, disability, and other insurance options

Qualifications

• State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification.
• Current BCLS, ACLS, and PALS certificates.

Responsibilities

• Provide inhalation therapies and oxygen therapy.
• Conduct pulmonary function tests and monitor ventilators.
• Participate in emergency response as part of a rapid response team.

Skills

Monitoring respiratory status

Airway management

Patient assessment

Education

Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Respiratory Therapist, internally referred to as our Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT). The Respiratory Therapist can be referred to as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP II) but someone who carries out respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as directed by the medical and cardiopulmonary directors, based on physician orders. They focus on assessing, planning, implementing, and documenting care while considering the specific needs of patients based on age and population; in the absence of a supervisor, they may be designated as the Lead RCP, overseeing the department during their shift.

Shift’s Available: Nights ($3 to $5 per hour diff in pay)

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: Providence Medical Center – Kansas City, KS

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options

• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays

• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options

• Employer 401K options

• Tuition reimbursement options

• Life, disability, and other insurance options

• Many other amazing benefits

**If you are a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) you are encouraged to apply for this position!

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• Will provide treatments such as inhalation therapies, oxygen therapy, and aerosol medications to help patients breathe more easily

• Conduct tests like pulmonary function tests and arterial blood gas analysis to assess lung capacity and gas exchange in patients

• Set up, monitor, and adjust ventilators and other life-supporting equipment for patients who cannot breathe independently

• May be part of a rapid response team in emergencies, which you will provide airway management, perform intubations, and resuscitate patients in critical situations

• Assess patients' respiratory status, monitor their progress, and make adjustments to treatment plans as needed

• Ensure that all respiratory equipment is properly cleaned, sterilized, and maintained to prevent infections and ensure patient safety

Qualifications

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:

• State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License

• Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)

• ACLS certificate within 60 day of hire and maintain current

• PALS certificate within 60 days of hire and maintain current

• Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree required. If there is no Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science Degree, a high school diploma or equivalent is required

Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus:

• 2 years experience as an RCP

• NRP certificate

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics. If you need special accommodation for the application process, please contact Human Resources. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

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