Job description

SCK Health is looking for a talented Respiratory Therapist to join our team!

Description:

• In-service training as needed.
• Performing Pulmonary Functions Studies (if qualified).
• Evaluating and ordering of equipment and supplies for the Respiratory Therapy Department.
• Follows all departmental policies and procedures.
• Participates in the QI program.
• Administration of Small Volume Nebulizer, CPT/PD and Percussion, Incentive Spirometry, Oxygen, Pulse Oximetry, Suctioning and all applicable respiratory procedures as requested by a physician for all age groups.
• Daily maintenance of humidifiers, ventilators, croup tents, Bi-Baps, etc and the recording of oxygen usage for charging purposes.
• Maintains and documents appropriately in the patient record.
• The administration of medicines in Small Volume Nebulizer treatments and the evaluation of patients on the basis of their therapy.
• Recording usage of equipment, drugs, and other supplies pertaining to the Respiratory Therapy Department.
• Making available oxygen cylinders and regulator units to the floor when the wall units cannot be used.
• Sterilization/disinfecting and operation of all Respiratory equipment.
• Availability of 24-hour coverage of “on Call” personnel when necessary for Respiratory care (should be minimal due to 24 hour coverage).
• Responsibility during Emergency or Code Blues for availability of oxygen resuscitators and equipment for management of the patients’ respiratory status, for all age groups.
• Maintaining of emergency Oxygen supplies on each floor.
• Special care for the intubated and tracheotomy patients including the use of humidifiers, T-tubes, ventilators, and the intensive care required by this special patient.
• To know and observe all hospital and department policies.
• Is responsible for maintaining secure and patent patient airway to include performing nasal, nasotracheal, endotracheal, and oral suctioning.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocol
• Respond to all Code Reds in Emergency Department with respiratory responsibility being airway management and collecting EKG.

Qualifications:

Education: Graduate of an AMA approved Respiratory Care Program or the equivalent.

License: Licensed with the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts.

Certifications: RRT, BLS, NRP, ACLS, PALS

Experience: Minimum of one year.

Other: Dependable, organized, emotionally mature, good physical condition, show interest in ALL aspects of job.

Learn more about SCK Health here: https://sckrmc.com/

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Arkansas City, KS 67005: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Respiratory therapy: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• RRT or CRT (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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