Respiratory Care Practitioner I

Saint Luke's Health System•Overland Park, KS

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs all aspects of the scope of practice of a respiratory therapist and where applicable cardiopulmonary scope of practice. Scope of practice includes but is not limited to diagnostic and metabolic testing patient assessment treatment planning and therapeutic interventions analysis and reporting of clinical response. Therapists work 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. The position supports system facility and department growth and quality through participation in performance improvement activities continuing education and professional growth and development activities along with other duties as assigned.

Requirements

3-5 years Applicable Experience
Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Academy of Pediatrics
Reg Respiratory Therapist (NBRC) - The National Board for Respiratory Care
Associate Degree - Respiratory Therapy
Kansas Respiratory License
BLS-required
NRP-preferred
RRT

Nice To Haves

NRP-preferred

Responsibilities

Performs all aspects of the scope of practice of a respiratory therapist and where applicable cardiopulmonary scope of practice.
Scope of practice includes but is not limited to diagnostic and metabolic testing patient assessment treatment planning and therapeutic interventions analysis and reporting of clinical response.
Works 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.
Provides patient and family education and discharge planning.
Supports system facility and department growth and quality through participation in performance improvement activities continuing education and professional growth and development activities along with other duties as assigned.