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Respiratory Therapist Full Time Nights NICU experienced

AdventHealth Shawnee Mission

Kansas City, KS
2 days ago
$60k - $75k

Job Description

Join AdventHealth Shawnee Mission as a Respiratory Therapist and provide vital respiratory care to patients in a supportive, faith-based environment. Your expertise will directly impact patient recovery and well-being.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide direct respiratory care to patients in all areas of the hospital
  • Perform respiratory care procedures according to physician orders and patient care plan
  • Respond to emergency situations immediately and perform appropriate patient assessment
  • Demonstrate proficiency with multiple respiratory devices
  • Initiate and operate the Draeger Ventilator

Required Qualifications

  • Associate's Degree or Graduate of a Technical School
  • 1 Year of Experience
  • Kansas Respiratory Therapist License
  • BCLS obtained through the American Heart Association
  • NRP if working in the NICU

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 1 Year of Position-Related Experience
  • American Association of Respiratory Care Certified Pulmonary Function Tech or Registered Pulmonary Function Tech
  • 2 years clinical experience for new grads acceptable in lieu of 1 year of work experience

Benefits & Perks

Benefits and PTO available day 1Career DevelopmentWhole Person Wellbeing ResourcesMental Health Resources and Support