Respiratory Therapist - PRN Nights

Texas Health Huguley FWS; Shawnee (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Shawnee is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide essential respiratory care across hospital services. In this role, you will be responsible for emergency response, patient assessments, and the operational management of respiratory equipment and therapies. Applicants should possess an Associate’s Degree, a Kansas Respiratory Therapist License, and relevant clinical experience.

Benefits

Excellent health benefits

Onsite childcare center

Fitness facility

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or Graduate of a Technical School required.
• BLS through American Heart Association is necessary.
• 1+ years of experience required, or 2 years clinical experience for new grads.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Patient Assessment

Emergency Response

Equipment Operation

Education

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Kansas Respiratory Therapist License

Job description

Job Description - Respiratory Therapist PRN Nights (25009921)

Job Description

Respiratory Therapist PRN Nights (

Job Number:

25009921 )

Description

Respiratory Therapist AdventHealth Shawnee Mission

Location Address: 9100 W 74th Street, Merriam 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:

PRN Nights, 12 hours shifts

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,

Demonstrates understanding of home equipment set-ups procedure,

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,

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 and 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 multiple devices i.e. EzPAP, Flutter Valve, PEP, Theravest/Smart Vest, Acapella and Incentive Spirometry,

Demonstrate ability to initiate and operate the Draeger Ventilator,

Demonstrate proficiency in the set-up and operation of the iVent,

Demonstrate ability to identify appropriate, initiate and document in hospital IPOCS,

Demonstrates understanding of the population we serve i.e. neonate/infant, geriatric, COPD, Pneumonia, Non-English Speaking,

Demonstrate ability and proficiency to order. perform, confirm and post ECG’s in patient’s chart,

Demonstrate ability to set-up, implement therapy, wean appropriately and document completely on high flow oxygen systems

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

When working at Prairie Star location, will assist with vital signs when needed

In Pulmonary Function Lab demonstrates knowledge of pulmonary function testing procedures/protocols and related equipment

Qualifications

What You Will Need:

Associate’s Degree or Graduate of a Technical School required

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

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

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

Job

: Respiratory Services

Organization

Organization

: AdventHealth Shawnee Mission

Primary Location

Primary Location

: US-KS-Shawnee Mission

Work Locations

Work Locations

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

Operating Unit : AdventHealth Shawnee Mission