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Respiratory Therapist Full Time Nights NICU experienced

AdventHealth Shawnee Mission

Independence, MO
1 day ago
$60k - $75k

Job Description

Join AdventHealth Shawnee Mission as a Respiratory Therapist providing specialized care to NICU patients during night shifts. Make a difference in patient outcomes through expert respiratory support and collaboration with healthcare teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assess patient respiratory status and perform emergency interventions
  • Operate advanced respiratory equipment
  • Collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes
  • Perform respiratory care procedures according to physician orders
  • Respond to emergency situations immediately
  • Demonstrate understanding of Code Blue and Rapid Response procedures

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

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