Certified Respiratory Therapist

Job Summary and Qualifications

Respiratory Therapy is best described as the assessment and treatment of patients with both acute and chronic dysfunction of the cardiopulmonary system. Today’s Respiratory Therapists have demanding responsibilities related to patient care and serve as vital members of the healthcare team. You must have a broad knowledge of the pathophysiology of the cardiopulmonary system and the complex procedures required to properly diagnose and treat patients, from the very young to the very old.

About this unit

Teamwork is the core of how we operate Engagement of Leadership – Everyone on the team is motivated and patient focused.

What you will do in this role

• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures ordered by a physician
• Medical gas administration
• Aerosol therapy
• Obtaining and analyzing blood specimens
• Providing mechanical ventilation
• Maintaining artificial airways
• Assisting with cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Providing patient education
• Maintaining safety and infection control practices

What qualifications you will need

• Associates or Bachelors in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program
• Must hold a current Respiratory Therapist license from the State Board for Respiratory Care
• NBRC CRT
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• NRP within 6 months of hire
• One year of recent clinical experience preferred

Benefits

Overland Park Regional Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Note

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