Pulmonologist Assistant

Respiratory Therapist Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to join our team at K.A. Recruiting.

About the Job:

This is a Full Time-Nights (Rotating Weekends) opportunity for a qualified candidate who wants to work in a dynamic environment.

The ideal candidate will have experience with therapeutic and diagnostic interventions, patient assessment, and ventilator management.

Responsibilities:

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• Perform therapeutic and diagnostic interventions per RC Policy/Procedure Manual">
• Evaluate and assess patient's respiratory needs, develop an appropriate care plan in accordance with approved protocols or by consulting with and making recommendations to physicians">
• Evaluate and assess patient's ventilator needs, utilizing appropriate modes, ventilators and technology, both invasive and non-invasive, in accordance with approved protocols or by consulting with and making recommendations to physicians">
• Accurately document therapy and medications administered, including pre and post assessment of therapy, diagnostic testing results, patient interventions and physician communications per RC Policy/Procedure manual">
• Assure accuracy of patient charges by correct documentation, use of Supply Scan, Pyxis and departmental supplies">
• Accurately transcribe physician orders in the patient record">
• Assist with training, orientation and instruction of new employees and Respiratory Care students; providing a positive learning environment">
• Assist with equipment care and maintenance, cleaning and disinfection/sterilization, reassembly and functional checks">
• Demonstrate competence and willingness to accept assignments in all areas of the department as requested">
• Perform therapeutic and diagnostic interventions per RC Policy/Procedure Manual">

Requirements:

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• Required Registration, Licensure or Certification">
• Current licensure as a Respiratory Therapist by the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts">
• Current certification through the National Board for Respiratory Care">
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) verification course, as specified in policy">
• WILL Accept Pending RT License obtained within the next 6 months">

Benefits and Opportunities:

This position offers opportunities for growth, promotions from within, and day positions available after 1 year of employment at the facility.

The Medical Center is well-known for its Children's Hospital, oncology specialists, emergency room, and more.

The facility's Women's Hospital delivers about 5,000 babies per year, which is more than any other hospital in a 13-state region.

We offer a competitive salary range of $65,000 - $80,000 per year, depending on experience.

Please visit our website at K.A. Recruiting to apply for this exciting opportunity.