Respiratory Therapist: Ventilation & Weaning Specialist

Kindred; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 62,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindred Hospital Northland is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver safe, evidence-based respiratory care across hospital services. You will monitor ventilation, administer medications, assess patients, and contribute to the care plan with interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities include airway management, device troubleshooting, procedures for ABG analysis, and patient/family education. Work requires collaboration, attention to detail, and delivering high-quality care in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Postsecondary certificate/diploma in respiratory therapy is required.
• Associate degree in respiratory therapy is required.
• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) upon hire is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver respiratory care procedures per policy and physician orders.
• Document and code respiratory care charges accurately.
• Verify physician orders and initiate respiratory care.
• Manage oxygen delivery, ventilation devices, and airway equipment; assist with intubation and suction.
• Provide patient and family teaching and participate in rounds.

Skills

Emergency response

Teamwork

Communication skills

English fluency

Patient care

Education

Postsecondary Respiratory Therapy program

Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Kindred Hospital Northland is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver safe, evidence-based respiratory care across hospital services. You will monitor ventilation, administer medications, assess patients, and contribute to the care plan with interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities include airway management, device troubleshooting, procedures for ABG analysis, and patient/family education. Work requires collaboration, attention to detail, and delivering high-quality care in a fast-paced