Respiratory Therapist CRTRRT
Respiratory Therapist CRTRRT
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Overview
At Saint John Hospital our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality compassion and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare Saint John Hospital is actively seeking new members to join its awardwinning team!
In addition to acute care services Saint John Hospital specializes in 24/7 emergency care senior behavioral health skilled nursing ambulatory care including outpatient surgical services imaging services including 3D mammography Diagnostic Imaging and Ultrasound Rehabilitation Services including Physical Occupational and Speech/Language Therapy and Audiology. Saint John is certified as an Advanced DiseaseSpecific Care for Acute Stroke Ready Hospital from The Joint Commission and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. Saint John is 5star rated for Treatment of Sepsisand Treatment of Heart Failure 2020 by Healthgrades. The hospital is a part of Prime Healthcare Services and affiliated with Providence Medical Center in Kansas City Kan. To learn more visit or call.
We offer:
- competitive compensation
- generous benefits plan: medical dental vision 401K
- substantial PTO
- continuing educational opportunities
- and much more!
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: John Hospital (SJH) is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) in a Full Time MidShift role!!!
We are seeking a Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) also referred to as our Respiratory Care Practitioner I (RCP I) at St. John Hospital (SJH) a member of Prime Healthcare in Leavenworth KS. The Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) is someone who carries out respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as directed by the medical and cardiopulmonary directors based on physician orders. The RT 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. This position is on a per diem basis meaning PRN.
Shifts Available: MidShift
Employment Type: Full Time (Some Weekends)
Hours: 9:00am 9:00pm No Call)
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes but not limited to):
- coverage for main hospital and crosstrained in the ER
- will provide treatments such as inhalation therapies oxygen therapy and aerosol medications to help patients breathe more easily
- conduct tests like pulmonary function tests and arterial blood gas analysis to assess lung capacity and gas exchange in patients
- set up monitor and adjust ventilators and other lifesupporting equipment for patients who cannot breathe independently
- may be part of a rapid response team in emergencies which you will provide airway management perform intubations and resuscitate patients in critical situations
- assess patients respiratory status monitor their progress and make adjustments to treatment plans as needed
- ensure that all respiratory equipment is properly cleaned sterilized and maintained to prevent infections and ensure patient safety
during times of low census there will be other nonrespiratory related tasks assigned (i.e. sitter/cover for lunch for a sitter pass/pick up food trays assist with walking patients with physical therapy (especially if on O2 potentially take vitals (when really slow) etc.
Qualifications
Education and Work Experience
- State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License required
- Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current
- 2 years experience as a RCP preferred
- ACLS certificate within 60 days of hire and maintain current
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Employment Type
Full-Time
