About the position
Critical access hospital located within 45 minutes of Kansas City is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join the team. Under the supervision of the Cardiopulmonary Director and Medical Director, the respiratory therapist is responsible for providing basic and advanced Respiratory Care services to infant, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. The therapist plans, implements, and evaluates the effectiveness of Respiratory Care in all patient care departments. Therapy services and testing are performed within the scope of practice of the Cardiopulmonary Department and within the licensure guidelines as defined by the state of Kansas. Bring your clinical expertise to this quaint and wonderful community. The well qualified candidate will demonstrate all Amberwell culture priorities in every interaction and lead by example.
Responsibilities
- Provide basic and advanced Respiratory Care services to patients of all ages.
- Plan, implement, and evaluate the effectiveness of Respiratory Care in all patient care departments.
- Perform therapy services and testing within the scope of practice of the Cardiopulmonary Department.
- Ensure compliance with licensure guidelines as defined by the state of Kansas.
Requirements
- Successful completion of an associate or bachelor's degree in Respiratory Care.
- KSBHA license.
- Certified Respiratory Therapist from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
- BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP certifications.
Nice-to-haves
- 1+ years clinical experience.
- Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care.
- Registered Respiratory Therapy from the NBRC.
Benefits
- $20,000 sign on bonus
