Respiratory Therapist: Sign-On Bonus Eligible

McPherson Hospital, Inc.; McPherson (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Health Savings Account

Flex Spending Account

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Voluntary Life & AD&D

Retirement plan

Earned Time Off

Fitness center access

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

McPherson Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide all modalities of Respiratory Care across age groups in all hospital areas, collaborating with patients, families, physicians, and staff.

The position requires strong teamwork, ventilator management, ABG analysis, and adherence to protocols, with opportunities to participate in sleep studies and high-risk deliveries.]

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program or an associate degree in respiratory care.
• 1–2 years’ experience in a larger institution preferred.
• Ability to collaborate with physicians, nursing, and other departments for optimum patient care.
• Ventilator management and ABG drawing as part of routine Respiratory Care.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain patient airway in emergent situations to provide adequate ventilation.
• Initiate and maintain mechanical and IPPV ventilation for optimal patient outcomes.
• Administer inhaled medications and therapies per established procedures and protocols.
• Evaluate and recommend therapy and protocols to provide best practices for patients.
• Obtain, analyze, and evaluate ABGs from patients and recommend treatment.
• Participate in high-risk deliveries to assess and treat neonates.
• Adapt to the hospital environment working independently and with the health care team.
• Responsible for EKGs, Holter, and sleep studies as needed.
• In the absence of the Director, assume duties including sleep studies.

Skills

Time management

Collaboration

Ventilator management

ABG analysis

Respiratory care

Lifesaving skills

Age-specific care

Education

RT education

Job description

McPherson Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide all modalities of Respiratory Care across age groups in all hospital areas, collaborating with patients, families, physicians, and staff.

The position requires strong teamwork, ventilator management, ABG analysis, and adherence to protocols, with opportunities to participate in sleep studies and high-risk deliveries.]