Respiratory Therapist - Day Shift

Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team At Childrens Mercy we believe in making a difference in the lives of all children and shining a light of hope to the patients and families we serve. Our employees make the difference which is why we have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital for eleven consecutive years.

Childrens Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City a metro abounding in cultural experiences vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live work and play. This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in childrens health we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital.

Under the direction of the Medical Director and Director of Respiratory Care each therapist provides safe proficient and comprehensive delivery of Respiratory Care services to all ages of patients of Childrens Mercy Hospital. Provides accurate documentation of services performed provides instruction for students and assists with orientation of new employees. Completes other tasks as assigned. Able to work in a collaborative and multidisciplinary environment.

At Childrens Mercy we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve as well as our core values of kindness curiosity inclusion team and integrity.

Additionally its important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve as well as the Childrens Mercy staff we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found nonimmune to measles mumps rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus diphtheria acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.

• Provides neonatal and pediatric airway management and mechanical ventilation.
• Provides respiratory treatments including bronchial hygiene inflation therapy inhaled medications.
• Provides inhaled medical gas therapy including oxygen medical air blended gases nitric oxide nitrogen heliox etc.
• Provides education to patients families fellow respiratory therapists and the multidisciplinary team.
• Acts as a preceptor assisting in the onboarding of new employees and acts as an advisor helping to foster the education and experience of student interns.
• Applies and evaluates noninvasive and invasive monitoring such as pulse oximetry endtidal carbon dioxide transcutaneous carbon dioxide arterial blood gases etc.
• Participates in hospital emergency responses such as code blue rapid response trauma emergency ambulatory response system etc.

• Associates Degree Required and No Experience necessary / OntheJob Training
• Bachelors Degree Preferred
• Licensed Respiratory Therapist MO
• Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Licensed Respiratory Therapist KS
• Employees must obtain Licensed Respiratory Therapist KS or equivalent within 365 days
• RRT Registered Respiratory Therapist New Graduates have 180 days to obtain the RRT Required Upon Hire
• American Heart Association BLS Required Upon Hire
• American Heart Association PALS Required 180 Days
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program Required 180 Days

The benefits plans at Childrens Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City. Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families.

Our pay ranges are market competitive. The pay range for this job begins at $29.66/hr but your offer will be determined based on your education and experience.

This position is not eligible to work remotely which means that the person hired will be required to work onsite at one of our Childrens Mercy locations and may not work from home.

Childrens Mercy hires individuals based on their job skills expertise and ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees patients parents and visitors. A personal interview formal education and training previous work experience references and a criminal background investigation all are factors used to select the best candidates. The hospital does not discriminate against prospective or current employees based on the race color religion sex national origin age disability creed genetic information sexual orientation gender identity or expression ancestry or veteran status. A drug screen will be performed upon hire. Childrens Mercy is smoke and tobacco free.

CM is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. Our patients and families come from all walks of life and so do we. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team so we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds not just because its the right thing to do but because it makes our hospital stronger and our patient care more compassionate.

If you share our values and our enthusiasm for service you will find a home at CM. In recruiting for our team we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring including education ideas culture ethnicity race sex sexual orientation gender identity and expression national origin age languages spoken veteran status color religion disability and beliefs.