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Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Administers monitors and assesses the effectiveness of respiratory care in an efficient and effective manner for inpatients and outpatients of all developmental and maturational levels (neonatal to geriatric) under the supervision of a licensed Respiratory Therapist.
• Uses independent judgement in the application of respiratory care protocols and is self-motivated to take responsible and professional action within the scope of practice.
• Demonstrates accountability for own actions decisions and learning needs.
• Maintains a patient-centered focus and strives to support the mission goals and values of the hospital department and division.
• Follows policies procedures and standards.
• Interacts with physicians and other health system staff to provide quality safe and efficient care for the patient.
• Communicates effectively with patients health care providers and other customers both orally and written/via computer.
• Maintains positive working relations with customers. Demonstrates mature sensitive and effective communications with all age groups especially under high levels of stress.
• Assumes responsibility for risk and safety issues associated with position.
• Educates patients and family members of all developmental and maturational levels (neonatal to geriatric) regarding cardio-respiratory topics medications equipment and procedures.
• Reacts appropriately under high levels of stress. Demonstrates flexibility in the face of uncertainty and can take responsible and professional action without awaiting orders.
• Assist with the ambulation of patients.
• Moves ventilators and other items within the campus.
• Must be able to perform the professional clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Graduate or equivalent
• Two semesters of clinical training in an associate or baccalaureate degree program in Respiratory Care

Preferred Education and Experience

• Completion of all basic science courses required for RRT credential
• Experience working as an RCP
• Experience in clinical instruction of students

Required Licensure and Certification

• Candidate must have Student License with the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts.
• RCP student permit license from the State of Kansas Board of Healing Arts

Preferred Licensure and Certification

• Eligible for RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA) OR
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

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We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a persons race color religion sex (including pregnancy gender identity and sexual orientation) national origin ancestry age (40 or older) disability veteran status or genetic information.

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