Respiratory Tech - Respiratory Care - PRN

Stormont Vail Health • Topeka, KS

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Technician reports directly to the Respiratory Supervisor and provides respiratory care, including small-volume nebulizer treatments, oxygen therapy, and bronchial hygiene. The role requires an adequate understanding of the indications, contraindications, and physiologic effects of respiratory and oxygen therapy modalities, along with basic respiratory care procedures. This is a patient-facing, on-site position with no supervisory or budget responsibility.

Requirements

• Hold a Special Student Permit (RT) issued by the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts (KSBHA).
• Be enrolled in an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program.
• Demonstrate the ability to read and interpret documents, write routine reports and correspondence, and speak effectively to customers or employees.
• Demonstrate the ability to solve practical problems and interpret instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Obtain RQI, CPR, or ACLS certifications when required by the department, in lieu of or in addition to BLS, within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Administer oxygen and respiratory treatment modalities as ordered by physicians.
• Record accurate patient charges.
• Evaluate patients’ respiratory status and their response to respiratory procedures.
• Maintain proficiency in all phases of basic cardiac life support.
• Maintain patients’ charts with pertinent identification and therapy information.
• Comply with Stormont Vail Health policies, standards, mandatory training, and requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed