Certified Respiratory Therapist

Providence Medical Center•Kansas City, KS

36d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Respiratory Therapist, also referred to as Respiratory Care Practitioner I (RCP I), carries out respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as directed by the medical and cardiopulmonary directors and based on physician orders. The role assesses, plans, implements, and documents care while considering patients’ specific needs based on age and population. This is a per diem, as-needed position at Providence Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas, with day shifts and variable hours.

Requirements

Current state Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
Current Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC); employees hired before March 2026 are exempt.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire, maintained current.
Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the AHA or ARC within 60 days of hire, maintained current.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the AHA within 60 days of hire, maintained current.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Two years of acute care experience.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide inhalation therapies, oxygen therapy, and aerosol medications to help patients breathe more easily.
Conduct pulmonary function tests and arterial blood gas analyses to assess lung capacity and gas exchange.
Set up, monitor, and adjust ventilators and other life-supporting equipment for patients unable to breathe independently.
Participate in rapid response emergencies by providing airway management, performing intubations, and resuscitating patients in critical situations.
Assess patients’ respiratory status, monitor their progress, and adjust treatment plans as needed.
Ensure respiratory equipment is cleaned, sterilized, and maintained to prevent infections and promote patient safety.