Certified Respiratory Therapist

Providence Medical Center • Kansas City, KS

5d • 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 therapist assesses, plans, implements, and documents care according to patients’ specific needs and ages, working in the absence of a supervisor.

This is a full-time night-shift position at Providence Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. Shifts are 12 hours, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., with a night-shift pay differential of $3 to $5 per hour.

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 as current.
• Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the AHA or ARC within 60 days of hire, maintained as current.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the AHA within 60 days of hire, maintained as 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 who cannot 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.
• Clean, sterilize, and maintain respiratory equipment to prevent infections and ensure patient safety.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Bereavement leave, FMLA, and other leave options.
• Employer 401(k) options.
• Tuition reimbursement options.
• Life, disability, and other insurance options.
• Other benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED