Northeast Kansas Region
Junction City, KS
Junction City, KS
Respiratory Therapist or Certified Respiratory Therapist - Cardio Pulmonary - Junction City/Flint Hills - All Shifts
Schedule: Full time - 36 hours/week or greater
Weekly Work Schedule: Variable
Job Information Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
A Brief Overview
Administers respiratory care and life support to patients with deficiencies and
abnormalities of cardiopulmonary system, under supervision of Physician and
by prescription, by performing the duties of a Respiratory Therapist.
Skills and Abilities
Ability to read and interpret documents. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively to customers or employees of organization.Ability to calculate respiratory-related formulas as necessary for patient care.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
Licenses and Certifications
Registered Respiratory Therapist - KSBHA Must also be registered by the NBRC. Required
What you will do
Reads prescription and reviews patient information to assess patient condition and determine requirements for treatment such as type and duration of therapy, and medication and dosages.
Determines most suitable method of administering inhalants, precautions to be observed, and modifications which may be needed that will be compatible with Physician’s orders.
Sets up and operates devices such as mechanical ventilators therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators. Operates equipment to ensure specified parameters of treatment such as volume, gas concentration, humidity, and temperature, and to administer medicinal gases and aerosol drugs to patients. Observes equipment function and adjusts equipment to obtain optimum results to therapy. Inspects and tests respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently. Reports improper working equipment.
Monitors patient’s physiological response to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
Performs bronchopulmonary drainage and assists patient in performing breathing exercises. Performs bedside pulmonary function tests to be used by Physician in diagnosis of case.
Maintains patient’s chart that contains pertinent identification and therapy information. Records accurate patient charges.
Consults with Physician in event of adverse reactions.
Performs basic life support measures.
Maintains ABL machine by performing daily maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting.
Performs acquisition and analysis of arterial blood.
Required for All Jobs
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
Patient Facing Options
Position is Patient Facing
Remote Work Capability
No Remote
Scope
No Supervisory Responsibility
No Budget Responsibility
Working Conditions Comments:
Must be able to perform job duties while wearing personal protective equipment such as particulate respirator masks, goggles, gloves, and gowns.
Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment.
Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.
Children's Mercy Kansas City
Children's Mercy Kansas City
Registered Respiratory Therapist - Transport Team
We have a new supplemental pay program for RTs hired at Children’s Mercy! Read more below.
Thanks for your interest in Children's Mercy!
Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team? At Children’s Mercy, we believe in making a difference in the lives of all children and shining a light of hope to the patients and families we serve. Our employees make a difference, which is why we have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital, for eleven consecutive years.
Children’s Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City – a metro abounding in cultural experiences, vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live, work and play. This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in children’s health, we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital.
Overview
Calling all Respiratory Therapists! We have opportunities at Children’s Mercy, and we are excited to offer a supplemental pay program to all RTs joining our organization. If you are hired by Children’s Mercy, you will receive:
$5,000 if hired as Full-time & Full-time Weekend Option (80-60 hours per pay period)
$3,000 if hired as Part-time & Part-time Weekend Option (59-32hours per pay period)
$1,500 if hired as Part-time Casual & PRN (<32 hours per pay period)
Children's Mercy Critical Care Transport ensures neonatal and pediatric patients receive the most up to date, cutting edge transport care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our transport team is specifically trained in neonatal and pediatric transport medicine and has been providing support to physicians and healthcare facilities throughout Missouri and Kansas, as well as nationally and internationally, since 1971. Completing nearly 5300 transports annually, our team is a leader in critical care transport. A specialty registered nurse registered respiratory therapist, and emergency medical technician/ paramedic make up the dedicated crew for each transport. Our continued commitment to excellence in transport medicine has earned our team national and international recognition, including the honor of Neonatal/Pediatric Transport Award of Excellence from the Association of Air Medical Services. Our communication center is staffed with certified flight communication specialists ready to assist you at all times. The Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Services (CAMTS) accredits our program in three modes of transport: ground, rotor wing, and fixed wing. Multiple teams are available 24 hours a day, ready for immediate dispatch.
At Children’s Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity.
Additionally, it’s important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children’s Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza and COVID-19 vaccines are a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you become a finalist for this position, and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.
Responsibilities
Provides direct patient care through assessment, intervention and stabilization for the critically ill transport patient which promotes safety and optimal patient outcomes.
Promotes a positive relationship with referring/accepting healthcare providers; serves as a clinical resource for the education and consultation needs of the healthcare team.
Promotes safe, efficient, family-centered care to transport patients.
Promotes a continuation of patient care through documentation.
Participates in performance improvement and professional development activities.
Qualifications
Associate's Degree and 3-5 years experience critical care experience which includes at least one year pediatric and/or neonatal critical care
Bachelor's Degree
Licensed Respiratory Therapist MO
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Licensed Respiratory Therapist KS
Basic Life Support (BLS) Required Upon Hire
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Required Upon Hire
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Required Upon Hire
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Required Upon Hire
Transport Professional Advanced Trauma Course (TPATC) or Pediatric Advanced Transport Course (PATC) Required 1 Year
Starting Pay
Our pay ranges are market competitive. The pay range for this job begins at $32.70/hr, but your offer will be determined based on your education and experience.
EEO Employer/Disabled/Vet
Children’s Mercy hires individuals based on their job skills, expertise and ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees, patients, parents and visitors. A personal interview, formal education and training, previous work experience, references and a criminal background investigation all are factors used to select the best candidates. The hospital does not discriminate against prospective or current employees based on the race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry or veteran status. A drug screen will be performed upon hire. Children’s Mercy is smoke and tobacco free.
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
CM is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. Our patients and families come from all walks of life, and so do we. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team so we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our hospital stronger and our patient care more compassionate.
If you share our values and our enthusiasm for service, you will find a home at CM. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, including education, ideas, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, languages spoken, veteran status, color, religion, disability and beliefs.
Katie Evans
Sr. Talent Recruiter
Human Resources
Children’s Mercy Kansas City
P: (816) 482-0584
E: kjevans@cmh.edu
W: childrensmercy.org
2401 Gillham Road
Kansas City, MO 64108
Stormont Vail Health
Registered Respiratory Therapists Full Time Day Shift and Night Shift Positions Available. 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week
Minimum Qualifications:
Education / Experience: Must be a graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
Certificates and Licenses: Credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist and registered as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the Kansas Board of Healing Arts.
SVH is a community based, Magnet certified, non-profit integrated delivery system located in Topeka, KS. SVH is an ASC Level II Trauma Center and a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, and consists of two acute care facilities (586 beds), 19 local/regional clinics and 5,046 employees (Including over 250 employed physicians) with strong financial performance.
Compensation and Benefits: Competitive Salary, Health, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account, 403b retirement, Educational Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program (EAP)