Respiratory Therapist - Pulmonary Care Lead

Sweetwater Care; Hiawatha (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Maple Heights Nursing and Rehabilitative Center in Kansas is seeking a Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist licensed in the state to join a pulmonary program that supports residents’ pulmonary and cardiac needs. The RT will work under the Pulmonary Program Coordinator to provide respiratory care per physician orders and facility policies, focusing on improving health and wellbeing.

The ideal candidate has CRT or RRT credentials, current licensure in Kansas, and a commitment to patient

Qualifications

• Provides respiratory care per physician orders and policies.
• Maintains infection control and equipment sterilization.
• Demonstrates ability to assess patient needs and respond to emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Provides respiratory therapy treatments and interventions.
• Assesses patient pain affecting function and coordinates care.
• Manages and operates respiratory therapy equipment safely and efficiently.
• Documents data in medical records and follows care plans.

Skills

Communication

Patient care

Infection control

Emergency response

Education

CRT or RRT credential

State Respiratory Therapist Licensure

ACLS and BLS Certification

Job description

Maple Heights Nursing and Rehabilitative Center in Kansas is seeking a Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist licensed in the state to join a pulmonary program that supports residents’ pulmonary and cardiac needs. The RT will work under the Pulmonary Program Coordinator to provide respiratory care per physician orders and facility policies, focusing on improving health and wellbeing.

The ideal candidate has CRT or RRT credentials, current licensure in Kansas, and a commitment to patient