Registered Respiratory Therapist
Leavenworth, KSFull-timePosted 1 day agoStill listed today
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Job overview
St. John's Hospital is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to perform respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures based on physician orders. The role includes assessing, planning, implementing, and documenting patient care, with possible designation as Lead RCP in the absence of a supervisor. The position offers day shifts in 12-hour blocks from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
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Full job description
Bonus Amount 10,000 Bonus Information Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process. Overview
Shifts Available: Days
Employment Type: Full-time
Hours: 12-hour shifts – 7:00am to 7:00pm
Location: St. John's Hospital - Leavenworth, KS.
**If you are a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT), Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) you are encouraged to apply for this position!
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
**If you are a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) you are encouraged to apply for this position!
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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 Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required. Hired before March 2026,are exempt
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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 within 60 days of hire and maintain current.
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Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the AHA certification within 60 days of hire and maintain current.
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Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred.
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High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
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Two (2) years of acute care experience required.
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 Full Time 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
How this job compares
Set against the 4,132 open Respiratory Therapist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 31, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$85–107K/yr84 salary ranges
- Kansas median$29–45/hr22 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 46 open Respiratory Therapist jobs in Kansas and 4,132 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Kansas
- AdventHealth10 open
- Ascension Health5 open
- HCA Healthcare5 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Respiratory Therapist postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year at the median (1,239 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 1,921 of the 4,132 open Respiratory Therapist jobs (46%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 31, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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