Registered Respiratory Therapist
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Prime Healthcare is hiring a Registered Respiratory Therapist. Prime Healthcare is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to work 12‑hour day shifts at Providence Medical Center in Kansas City, KS on a part‑time basis. The RRT will perform respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures, assess and document patient care, and may serve as Lead RCP during the shift.
Key focus areas include Provide inhalation, oxygen, and aerosol therapies to help patients breathe more easily., Conduct pulmonary function tests and arterial blood gas analyses to assess lung capacity and gas exchange., and Set up, monitor, and adjust ventilators and other life‑support equipment for patients unable to breathe independently..
Important skills include Inhalation Therapies, Oxygen Therapy, Aerosol Medications, Pulmonary Function Tests, Arterial Blood Gas Analysis, and Ventilator Setup.
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Overview Shifts Available: Days
Employment Type: Part time
Hours: 12-hour shifts – 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Location: Providence Medical Center – Kansas City, KS
We are seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist, internally referred to as our RRT. The RRT can be referred to as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP II) but someone who carries out respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as directed by the medical and cardiopulmonary directors, based on physician orders. They focus on assessing, planning, implementing, and documenting care while considering the specific needs of patients based on age and population; in the absence of a supervisor, they may be designated as the Lead RCP, overseeing the department during their shift.
Responsibilities
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Will provide treatments such as inhalation therapies, oxygen therapy, and aerosol medications to help patients breathe more easily
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Conduct tests like pulmonary function tests and arterial blood gas analysis to assess lung capacity and gas exchange in patients
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Set up, monitor, and adjust ventilators and other life-supporting equipment for patients who cannot breathe independently
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May be part of a rapid response team in emergencies, which you will provide airway management, perform intubations, and resuscitate patients in critical situations
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Assess patients' respiratory status, monitor their progress, and make adjustments to treatment plans as needed
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Ensure that all respiratory equipment is properly cleaned, sterilized, and maintained to prevent infections and ensure patient safety
Qualifications
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Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required
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Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or obtained within three (3) months of hire
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Basic Life Support (BLS) certified from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire and maintain current
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Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the AHA or ARC certification upon hire and maintain current
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Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the AHA certification upon hire and maintain current or obtained within 60 days of hire
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Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate is preferred
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Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred
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Two (2) years of acute care experience is preferred
Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:
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Health, dental, and vision insurance options
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Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
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Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
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Employer 401K options
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Tuition reimbursement options
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Life, disability, and other insurance options
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Many other amazing benefits
Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/
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Employment Status Part Time < 60 Shift Days Equal Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
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