PRN Reg. Respiratory Therapist

PRN position at University Health Truman Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri.

About the role

Join our team as a Registered Respiratory Therapist on PRN shifts. Work in a fast-paced environment and make a real difference in patients' lives by providing compassionate respiratory care to a variety of patients.

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory treatments and diagnostic tests as ordered by physicians.
• Clean and maintain respiratory therapy equipment, ensuring preventive maintenance is a priority.
• Take on supervisory duties in the absence of the Shift Supervisor by monitoring and delegating the workload.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree from an AMA-approved respiratory therapy program.
• National Board for Respiratory Care registration.
• Licensed as a respiratory care practitioner by the State of Missouri.
• Current Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification and CPR certification throughout employment.
• Ability to explain procedures clearly to patients and communicate effectively with coworkers.
• Strong writing skills for accurate documentation in patient charts and records.
• Knowledge of human development processes and ability to work with patients of all ages.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance and carry greater weights during the shift.

Preferred Qualifications

• ACLS certification (employer will help maintain it).
• At least one year of experience as a respiratory therapist.

Schedule

• Part-time, PRN shifts.
• Work schedule: 6:45 AM - 7:15 PM.
• Hours per week: 4.