Respiratory Therapist - PRN Days

AdventHealth; Mission (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care across various hospital departments. This role involves performing patient assessments, administering critical therapies, and ensuring adherence to hospital protocols. With a focus on patient well-being, you will utilize advanced equipment and techniques to deliver exceptional care. Join a team that values faith-based, whole-person care and offers excellent benefits, including tuition reimbursement and health plans. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients while advancing your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Excellent health benefits

Onsite child care center

Fitness facility

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Qualifications

• Associates Degree required; Bachelor's preferred.
• Kansas Respiratory Therapist License and BLS certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct respiratory care across hospital departments.
• Perform patient assessments and administer therapies as needed.
• Respond to emergency situations and follow hospital protocols.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Emergency Response

Code Blue Procedures

Respiratory Care Procedures

Spirometry Operation

BIPAP Management

Bronchoscopy Assistance

Ventilator Operation

ECG Documentation

Pulmonary Function Testing

Education

Associates Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Draeger Ventilator

iVent

Spirometry Equipment

Oxygen Analyzers

CPAP Devices

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Respiratory Therapist AdventHealth Shawnee Mission

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

Top Reasons To Work At AdventHealth Shawnee Mission

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

Work Hours/Shift: Days PRN - as needed

You Will Be Responsible For:

• Incorporates patient, physician, customer needs and concerns into decision-making and organizational action.
• 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.
• Assures mandatory hospital and department competencies are done annually in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates ability to access department and Medical Center information.
• Perform respiratory care procedures according to physician orders, department policy/procedure, and patient care plan.
• Perform ABG’s and process according to department procedure, understand results and take appropriate action.
• Report critical values per hospital policy.
• Demonstrates understanding of home equipment set-ups procedure.
• Facilitators will be the “point person” on the shift, determine appropriate staffing, and ensure everyone has what they need to complete assigned work.
• Facilitators report questions or problems to the department director.
• Follows the “Standard of Behavior” guidelines per hospital policy.
• Follows the AIDET model (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank) at all times.
• Demonstrates ability to operate bedside spirometry equipment.
• Demonstrate ability to initiate, maintain, and discontinue BIPAP.
• Demonstrate ability to prepare for and assist with bronchoscopy.
• Demonstrate proficiency with devices like EzPAP, Flutter Valve, PEP, Theravest/Smart Vest, Acapella, and Incentive Spirometry.
• Demonstrate ability to initiate and operate the Draeger Ventilator.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the setup and operation of the iVent.
• Demonstrate ability to identify, initiate, and document in hospital IPOCS.
• Demonstrates understanding of the population served (neonate/infant, geriatric, COPD, Pneumonia, Non-English Speaking).
• Demonstrate ability to order, perform, confirm, and post ECGs in patient’s chart.
• Demonstrate ability to set-up, implement therapy, wean appropriately, and document on high flow oxygen systems.
• NICU RTs must be able to troubleshoot equipment like Oxygen Analyzers, Cannulas, Oxygen Hoods, SIPAP/CPAP, Babylog Ventilator, Surfactant delivery, suctioning, nursery rounding, and equipment stocking.
• Assist with vital signs at Prairie Star location when needed.
• Demonstrate knowledge of pulmonary function testing procedures and equipment in Pulmonary Function Lab.

Qualifications:

What You Will Need:

• Associates Degree or Technical School graduate required.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Up to 1 Year of Experience required.
• 2 years clinical experience for new grads acceptable in lieu of 1 year of work experience.
• Kansas Respiratory Therapist License.
• BLS through American Heart Association.
• NRP if working in NICU.

Job Summary:

The Respiratory Therapist provides direct respiratory care to patients across hospital departments, following Pulmonary Services procedures. Responsible for routine and critical care modalities, making recommendations based on patient assessments. Ensures effective administration of therapies and updates care plans accordingly.

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with anti-discrimination laws. Salary ranges are indicative and based on skills, experience, and location.