Registered Respiratory Therapist - RRT

Citizens Health•Colby, KS

14d

About The Position

The Registered Respiratory Therapist will treat a wide range of patients who have trouble breathing by providing general and emergency respiratory therapy. Students with a Respiratory Therapy Student permit are encouraged to apply. Our Mission: Enhancing the lives of those we serve. About Us: Citizens Health is a community based, private, not-for-profit organization. It is comprised of: Citizens Medical Cente r - a 25 bed critical access hospital, Family Center for Health Care - an outpatient rural health clinic, Prairie Senior - a skilled nursing facility, Citizens Clubhouse - an onsite childcare center that cares for children 6 weeks to school age for our workforce, Citizens Medical Equipment - our durable medical equipment business, Palace Drug Store - our outpatient pharmacy We strive to be progressive, dependable and knowledgeable, while providing compassionate, evidence-based care to the residents of northwest Kansas. The RRT will report to the Cardiopulmonary Manager and be responsible for Student Respiratory Therapists working onsite. What you’ll do: Administer all modalities of the Cardiopulmonary Department as described in the policy and procedure manual. Consult with physicians and other healthcare staff to develop and modify individual patient care plans. Evaluate patients by performing limited physical examinations and conducting diagnostic tests including those that measure lung capacity tests and acidity and alkalinity of the blood. Treat patients by using oxygen or oxygen mixtures, chest physiotherapy, and aerosol medications. Teach patients/residents how to use medications and equipment. Perform regular checks on patients and equipment. What you bring to the table: Valid Kansas Respiratory Therapist license, If not yet certified with the state of Kansas, must obtain certification within 3 months. Certified Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Current BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer Certification Graduate of an AMA approved Respiratory Care Program Possess interpersonal skills to deal well with the public and co-workers in a professional and cooperative manner. To be successful within our organization you will need to: Be a self-starter who takes initiative, is open minded and a team player. Maintain a positive attitude with good energy. Create a positive, supportive working atmosphere. Display integrity and accountability. Accept and respond to constructive criticism and suggestions and strives for self-improvement. Adhere to organization policies and procedures. Arrive at work on time and when scheduled. Demonstrate flexibility, initiative and ingenuity in performing job tasks. Demonstrate professional conduct and maintains professional appearance. Demonstrate behavior that reflects the image of the institution. Responsible for own personal growth and development in clinical area.

Requirements

Valid Kansas Respiratory Therapist license, If not yet certified with the state of Kansas, must obtain certification within 3 months.
Certified Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
Current BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer Certification
Graduate of an AMA approved Respiratory Care Program
Possess interpersonal skills to deal well with the public and co-workers in a professional and cooperative manner.
Be a self-starter who takes initiative, is open minded and a team player.
Maintain a positive attitude with good energy.
Create a positive, supportive working atmosphere.
Display integrity and accountability.
Accept and respond to constructive criticism and suggestions and strives for self-improvement.
Adhere to organization policies and procedures.
Arrive at work on time and when scheduled.
Demonstrate flexibility, initiative and ingenuity in performing job tasks.
Demonstrate professional conduct and maintains professional appearance.
Demonstrate behavior that reflects the image of the institution.
Responsible for own personal growth and development in clinical area.

Responsibilities

Administer all modalities of the Cardiopulmonary Department as described in the policy and procedure manual.
Consult with physicians and other healthcare staff to develop and modify individual patient care plans.
Evaluate patients by performing limited physical examinations and conducting diagnostic tests including those that measure lung capacity tests and acidity and alkalinity of the blood.
Treat patients by using oxygen or oxygen mixtures, chest physiotherapy, and aerosol medications.
Teach patients/residents how to use medications and equipment.
Perform regular checks on patients and equipment.