Registered Respiratory Therapist

Prime Healthcare•Blue Springs, MO

26d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist, or Certified Respiratory (CRT). Sometimes referred to as our Respiratory Care Practitioner. As a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) you will, under the direction and authorization of the Medical Director and Cardiopulmonary Director/Manager, perform respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the physician.

Requirements

Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required
Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or obtained within three (3) months of hire
Basic Life Support (BLS) certified from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire and maintain current
Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the AHA or ARC certification upon hire and maintain current
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the AHA certification upon hire and maintain current or obtained within 60 days of hire

Nice To Haves

Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate is preferred
Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred
Two (2) years of acute care experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Performing respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the physician
Emphasis will be toward the assessment, planning, implementation and documentation of care, with consideration of age and population specific needs and requirements of the patient
In the absence of a supervisor, may be assigned/identified as team lead, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift
Evaluation, diagnosis, and care of patients with cardiopulmonary problems
Such patients include those with emphysema, asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia, cardiac failure, and chest trauma