RESPIRATORY THERAPIST - RRT - PRN

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13635991 ### Description {#description automation="descriptions-title" bind="text: $.t('Opportunity.OpportunityDetail.Description')"} JOB DUTIES: - Perform therapeutic and diagnostic interventions for respiratory conditions - Evaluate and assess patients' respiratory needs to develop an appropriate care plan in accordance with approved protocols or by consulting with and making recommendations to physicians - Evaluate and assess patients' 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 - Accurate documentation of therapy and medications administered, including pre and post assessment of therapy, diagnostic testing results, patient interventions, and physician communications - Assure accuracy of patient charges by correct documentation - Assist with equipment care and maintenance, cleaning and disinfection/sterilization, reassembly, and functional checks - Maintain confidentiality of all information according to HIPAA and company policy The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) assumes other responsibilities as assigned. JOB REQUIREMENTS: - Analytical ability to apply criteria and evaluate information to make decisions - Strong verbal and written communication skills; and excellent interpersonal skills in teaming with patients, medical staff, and the public - Detail-oriented with proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment - Professional appearance and ease in developing rapport with others - Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common, specific, and technical journals - Accurate clinical assessment skills regarding the patient's medical condition - Computer skills including MS Office, Outlook, Meditech, preferred - Ability to move, position self, consistently operate various types of equipment, able to detect/observe/identify details at close or distant range with or without accommodations, as well as exerting 50 to 100 pounds occasionally, or 10 to 25 pounds constantly EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: - Graduate of accredited Respiratory Therapy program, required - Active or pursuing registration with the National Board for Respiratory Care, required - Current licensure with the State of Kansas, required - BLS, ACLS, PALS and NRP, required - Critical care experience in hospital setting, preferred ::: {bind="if: $parent.shouldShowEqualOpportunityEmployerDescription"} [Equal Opportunity Employer\ This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review theKnow Your Rights{target="_blank" rel="noopener"}notice from the Department of Labor.]{automation="job-equal-opportunity-employer-description" bind="html: EqualOpportunityEmployerDescription"} :::