Respiratory Therapist - Ventilator & Tracheostomy Care

Overland Park Respiratory & Rehab Center; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Additional voluntary benefits

Job summary

Overland Park Respiratory & Rehab Center is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to support residents with tracheostomies, ventilators, and oxygen therapy. The role involves evaluating respiratory status, administering treatments, and ensuring safe operation of all equipment in a skilled nursing setting.

Full-Time, Part-Time, and PRN opportunities are available. The facility emphasizes clinical quality, resident-centered care, and teamwork to achieve positive resident outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current Respiratory Therapist license in the state of Kansas.
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to recognize and communicate changes in resident condition.
• Excellent communication and teamwork with nursing, providers, and family.

Responsibilities

• Deliver respiratory therapy services per physician orders and care plans.
• Care and monitoring for residents with tracheostomies, ventilators, and oxygen therapy.
• Assess respiratory status and changes, communicating concerns promptly.
• Operate and maintain ventilators and respiratory equipment safely.
• Document accurately and timely for all therapies and equipment checks.
• Follow infection prevention practices and equipment maintenance procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Kansas Respiratory Therapist license

Job description

Overland Park Respiratory & Rehab Center is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to support residents with tracheostomies, ventilators, and oxygen therapy. The role involves evaluating respiratory status, administering treatments, and ensuring safe operation of all equipment in a skilled nursing setting.

Full-Time, Part-Time, and PRN opportunities are available. The facility emphasizes clinical quality, resident-centered care, and teamwork to achieve positive resident outcomes.