Respiratory Care Practitioner I

About the role

Performs all aspects of the scope of practice of a respiratory therapist and where applicable cardiopulmonary scope of practice. Scope of practice includes but is not limited to diagnostic and metabolic testing, patient assessment, treatment planning and therapeutic interventions, analysis and reporting of clinical response. Therapists work in collaboration with the medical staff and other members of the health care team to support efficient, cost-effective, and quality patient and family care, as well as providing patient and family education and discharge planning.

Responsibilities

• Works in collaboration with the medical staff and other members of the health care team to support efficient, cost-effective, and quality patient and family care.
• Supports system, facility, and department growth and quality through participation in performance improvement activities, continuing education, and professional growth and development activities.
• Provides patient and family education and discharge planning.

Requirements

• BLS required from American Heart Association or Red Cross.
• NRP preferred from American Academy of Pediatrics.
• RRT Kansas Respiratory License.

Qualifications

• Applicable experience: 3-5 years.

Skills

• Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Academy of Pediatrics.
• Reg Respiratory Therapist (NBRC) - The National Board for Respiratory Care.
• Associate Degree - Respiratory Therapy.

Benefits

• Medical health plans.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Leave of Absence, PTO, and various Welfare plans.
• Retirement contributions.
• Employee Assistance Program.

Pay

FT - Day Shift.

Schedule

BLS-required NRP-preferred.