Respiratory Therapist - PRN Days

Texas Health Huguley FWS; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to provide exceptional patient care across various hospital departments. This role involves utilizing advanced respiratory care techniques and equipment to support patients in critical and routine care settings. The ideal candidate will possess strong assessment skills, a Kansas Respiratory Therapist License, and a commitment to delivering high-quality care. Join a team that values faith-based, whole-person care and offers excellent benefits, including tuition reimbursement and a supportive work environment. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Excellent health benefits

Onsite child care center

Fitness facility

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Qualifications

• Kansas Respiratory Therapist License required.
• BLS certification through American Heart Association needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct respiratory care to patients in all hospital areas.
• Respond to emergency situations and perform patient assessments.
• Operate various respiratory care equipment and ensure compliance.

Skills

Respiratory Care Procedures

Patient Assessment

BIPAP Operation

ECG Documentation

Code Blue Procedures

Spirometry Equipment Operation

Education

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Draeger Ventilator

iVent

Oxygen Analyzers

High Flow Oxygen Systems

Job description

Job Description - Respiratory Therapist - PRN Days (25012512)

Job Number:

25012512

Respiratory Therapist AdventHealth Shawnee Mission

Location Address: 9100 W 74th Street Shawnee Mission KS 66204

Top Reasons To Work At AdventHealth Shawnee Mission

1. Providing faith-based, whole person care to Kansas City since 1962
2. Excellent health benefits, an onsite child care center and fitness facility
3. Tuition reimbursement to support continuing education
4. Employee Referral Program
5. Largest health care provider in Johnson County with three campuses

Work Hours/Shift:

Days PRN - as needed

You Will Be Responsible For:

1. Incorporates patient, physician, customer needs and concerns into decision-making and organizational action.
2. Respond to emergency situations immediately, perform appropriate patient assessment and intervention and replace emergency supplies in a timely manner.
3. Demonstrate understanding of Code Blue and Rapid Response procedures.
4. Assure code blue intubation and blade boxes are checked daily and after use.
5. Assures mandatory hospital and department competencies are done annually in a timely manner.
6. Demonstrates ability to access department and Medical Center information.
7. Perform respiratory care procedures according to physician orders, department policy/procedure, and patient care plan.
8. Perform ABG’s and process according to department procedure, understand results and take appropriate action.
9. Demonstrates understanding of home equipment set-ups procedure.
10. Facilitators will be the “point person” on the shift, determine appropriate staffing and make sure everyone has what they need to ensure assigned work is completed.
11. Facilitators report questions or problems to the department director.
12. Follows the “Standard of Behavior” guidelines per hospital policy.
13. Follows the AIDET model (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation and Thank) at all times.
14. Demonstrates ability to operate bedside spirometry equipment.
15. Demonstrate ability to initiate, maintain, and discontinue BIPAP.
16. Demonstrate ability to prepare for and assist with bronchoscopy.
17. Demonstrate proficiency with multiple devices i.e. EzPAP, Flutter Valve, PEP, Theravest/Smart Vest, Acapella and Incentive Spirometry.
18. Demonstrate ability to initiate and operate the Draeger Ventilator.
19. Demonstrate proficiency in the set-up and operation of the iVent.
20. Demonstrate ability to identify appropriate, initiate and document in hospital IPOCS.
21. Demonstrates understanding of the population we serve i.e. neonate/infant, geriatric, COPD, Pneumonia, Non-English Speaking.
22. Demonstrate ability and proficiency to order, perform, confirm and post ECG’s in patient’s chart.
23. Demonstrate ability to set-up, implement therapy, wean appropriately and document completely on high flow oxygen systems.
24. NICU RT’s must be able to demonstrate and verbally answer trouble shooting questions on the Oxygen Analyzers, Oxygen Cannula with bubbler, Heated Cannula, Oxygen Hoods, SIPAP/CPAP, Babylog Ventilator, Surfactant delivery, suctioning, nursery rounding and equipment stocking.
25. When working at Prairie Star location, will assist with vital signs when needed.
26. In Pulmonary Function Lab demonstrates knowledge of pulmonary function testing procedures/protocols and related equipment.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Associate’s Degree or Graduate of a Technical School required.
2. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
3. Up to 1 Year of Experience required.
4. 2 years clinical experience for new grads acceptable in lieu of 1 year of work experience.
5. Kansas Respiratory Therapist License.
6. BLS through American Heart Association.

Job Summary:

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.

Job:

Respiratory Services

Organization:

AdventHealth Shawnee Mission

Primary Location:

US-KS-Shawnee Mission

Work Locations:

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

Operating Unit: AdventHealth Shawnee Mission