Respiratory Therapist Full Time Nights NICU experienced
AdventHealth Shawnee Mission
Leavenworth, KS
11 hours ago
Up to $75,000
Job Description
Join AdventHealth Shawnee Mission as a Respiratory Therapist in the NICU, where you'll provide critical respiratory care to patients and make a significant impact on their health and wellbeing. Experience a supportive community focused on whole-person care.
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct respiratory care to patients in all areas of the hospital
Respond to emergency situations immediately and perform appropriate patient assessment
Demonstrate understanding of Code Blue and Rapid Response procedures
Perform respiratory care procedures according to physician orders
Perform ABGs and process according to department procedure
Demonstrate proficiency with multiple respiratory devices
Initiate and operate the Draeger Ventilator
Document in hospital IPOCS
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
Health insurancePTO available day 1Career DevelopmentWhole Person Wellbeing ResourcesMental Health Resources and Support