Registered Respiratory Therapist - Full Time

Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, Inc.•Hutchinson, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Respiratory Therapist provides quality respiratory therapy, testing, and procedures under the direction of attending physicians. The role performs diagnostic evaluations, therapy, and patient education according to established protocols or physician instructions, while maintaining patient safety and providing appropriate care that anticipates patient and family needs and comfort. The therapist communicates effectively with patients, family members, hospital staff, and physicians; protects the privacy and security of protected health information; and participates in outstanding, respectful customer service. Other duties may be assigned. The position requires graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program, thorough knowledge of respiratory therapy diagnostics, treatment, and education, medical terminology, and proficiency with software such as Excel, Word, and electronic health record systems. Healthcare Provider BLS is required; if the initial BLS certification is not from the American Heart Association, AHA BLS must be obtained within three months of hire. Healthcare Provider ACLS and PALS are required within six months of hire, except PALS is not required for employees in the Cardiac Rehab department. One to three years of critical care ICU experience is preferred. This is a full-time position at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, listed as 0.9 FTE. The employer offers paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, holiday premium pay, shift and weekend differential pay, a 401(k) match, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and an employee assistance program.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
Thorough knowledge of respiratory therapy diagnostics, treatment, and education.
Strong skills using software such as Excel, Word, and electronic health record systems.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Strong organization, follow-through, and attention to detail.
Healthcare Provider BLS certification; if the initial BLS certification is not from the American Heart Association, obtain AHA BLS within three months of hire.
Healthcare Provider ACLS and PALS certifications within six months of hire; PALS is not required for employees in the Cardiac Rehab department.
Demonstrated integrity, compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, including customer service, adaptability, collaboration, communication, and process-improvement abilities.

Nice To Haves

One to three years of experience in a critical care ICU setting.

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic evaluations, respiratory therapy, and patient education according to established protocols or physician instructions.
Demonstrate competency in ensuring patient safety at all times.
Communicate effectively with patients, family members, hospital staff, and physicians.
Provide appropriate patient care and anticipate patient and family needs and comfort.
Comply with privacy and security regulations regarding protected health information.
Perform other duties as assigned.