Respiratory Care Practitioner I

Saint Luke's Health System•Kansas City, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Saint Luke's Hospital is looking for a Registered Respiratory Therapist to join our Respiratory Therapy team that supports our Neonatal ICU (NICU). We are looking for someone that is passionate about patient care, teamwork, continuous learning and growing within your field. Our leaders support and encourage employees to take their careers to the next level so as a respiratory therapist you will have a career ladder to provide growth and involvement in the entity. The position supports system facility and department growth and quality through participation in performance improvement activities, continuing education and professional growth. Our Respiratory Therapy team is known for taking pride in their work and for having a culture of kindness so we are looking for someone that would be able to work effectively and collaboratively with nursing, physicians and other team members. This position requires strong communication and organizational skills so you can build patient rapport easily. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and providing the highest level of care to patients and communities we serve. Our system’s outstanding clinical outcomes, reputation, exceptional customer service, dedication to research and innovation, and state-the-art facilities and technology are just some of the reasons why Saint Luke’s is one of the best places to work. Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City is one of the largest faith-based care hospitals in the region—offering many specialized programs and services. Our network of more than 600 physicians represents more than 60 medical specialties. Saint Luke’s Hospital has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the elite hospitals in the nation. It is nationally ranked in two specialties for 2019-20 and honored as high performing in two additional specialties. Saint Luke’s Hospital is a primary teaching hospital for the University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Medicine, which includes a physician residency program.

Requirements

Reg Respiratory Therapist (NBRC) - The National Board for Respiratory Care
Associate Degree
Less than 1 year of experience

Responsibilities

Performing all aspects of the scope of practice of a respiratory therapist and where applicable cardiopulmonary scope of practice.
Evaluating and performing diagnostic, therapeutic and metabolic testing in accordance with physician orders and respiratory medical protocols.
Performing or assisting in procedures including but not limited to endotracheal intubation, extubations, tracheostomy tube changes, bronchoscopy and capnography monitoring.
Conducting patient assessment, treatment planning, therapeutic interventions analysis and reporting of clinical response.
Evaluating appropriateness of medical orders, transporting patients requiring mechanical ventilation or airway protection and assuring safe operations of devices in MRI.
Maintaining proficiency in the application of mechanical ventilation modalities, Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation, Continuous Positive Airway Pressure and Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure.
Working in collaboration with the medical staff and other members of the health care team to support efficient, cost effective and quality patient and family care as well as providing patient and family education and discharge planning.