Registered Respiratory Therapist

Prime Healthcare • Leavenworth, KS

7h • Onsite

About The Position

St. John's Hospital in Leavenworth, Kansas, is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), also referred to internally as a Respiratory Care Practitioner II (RCP II). The RRT performs 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 patient care while considering patients' age-specific and population-specific needs. In the absence of a supervisor, the RRT may be designated as Lead RCP and oversee the department during the shift.

This is a full-time day-shift position with 12-hour shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is available to qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply and will be discussed during the interview process.

Requirements

• Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
• Current Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire, maintained as current; candidates hired before March 2026 are exempt.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide inhalation therapies, oxygen therapy, aerosol medications, and other treatments to help patients breathe more easily.
• Perform pulmonary function tests and arterial blood gas analysis 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 efforts, including airway management, intubations, and resuscitation 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.
• Assess, plan, implement, and document patient care according to physician orders and patients' age- and population-specific needs.
• In the absence of a supervisor, oversee the department during the shift when designated as Lead RCP.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Bereavement leave, FMLA, and other leave options.
• Employer 401K options.
• Tuition reimbursement options.
• Life, disability, and other insurance options.
• A $10,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply.

What This Job Offers

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