RESPIRATORY THERAPIST RRT

Salina Regional Health Center, Inc.; Salina (KS); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare facility in Salina, Kansas, is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to independently perform respiratory care procedures. Responsibilities include interpreting physician orders, delivering therapy, and evaluating patient responses. Candidates should possess an Associate degree in Respiratory Care and a Kansas license or eligibility. This full-time position requires a night shift with six weekend shifts in a six-week schedule period, along with some on-call duties.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Respiratory Care from an accredited program.
• 1 year of Respiratory Care experience preferred.
• Current Kansas license or eligible for Kansas license.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist credential from the NBRC.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory care procedures independently.
• Interpret physician orders and assess patient needs.
• Deliver prescribed therapy and evaluate patient response.
• Consult with clinical team regarding respiratory care.

Job description

Overview

This position is responsible for independently performing respiratory care procedures which requires the ability to interpret physician orders, assess patient needs, deliver prescribed therapy and evaluate patient response. This includes invasive procedures that may be performed with minimal supervision and minor assistance in patient care units and critical care areas. Therapists will serve in a consulting role by communicating suggestions to other members of the clinical team regarding the respiratory care delivered to patients in all areas of the hospital. The position requires the ability to respond promptly to changes in workload and make adjustments in assignments as needed to achieve optimal productivity, efficacy and quality patient care.

Position Qualifications

• Associate degree in Respiratory Care from an accredited program
• 1 year Respiratory Care experience preferred

Required Registration/License/Certification

• Current Kansas license or eligible for Kansas license
• Registered Respiratory Therapist credential from the NBRC
• Schedule-Shift-Hours Full Time - Night Shift - six weekend shifts in 6 week schedule period，some on-call