Respiratory Therapist - E

The University of Kansas Health System•Great Bend, KS

33d•Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist II - GB is responsible for performing patient care activities and other tasks that contribute to high-quality, safe, and effective patient care, such as executing protocols, administering respiratory care, performing home sleep study procedures, and educating patients, families, students, and other care providers.

Requirements

Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy or equivalent education that qualifies the individual to obtain the Licensed Respiratory Therapist certification
2 or more years of respiratory therapy work experience
Expertise in administering and managing CPAP and high-flow oxygen therapy
Licensed Respiratory Therapist (RT) - State Board of Healing Arts from the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association (AHA) within six months of hire
Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) within 12 months of hire

Nice To Haves

Bachelors Degree in Respiratory Therapy
Master's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Responsibilities

Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
Administers, monitors, and assesses the effectiveness of respiratory care in an efficient and effective manner for inpatients and outpatients of all developmental and maturational levels (neonatal to geriatric) under the supervision of a licensed Respiratory Therapist.
Uses independent judgement in the application of respiratory care protocols and is self-motivated to take responsible and professional action within the scope of practice.
Performs home sleep study procedures following all applicable protocols.
Maintains a patient-centered focus and strives to support the mission, goals, and values of the hospital, department and division.
Follows policies, procedures, and standards.
Interacts with physicians and other health system staff to provide quality, safe, and efficient care for the patient.
Maintains positive working relations with customers.
Demonstrates mature, sensitive, and effective communications with all age groups, especially under high levels of stress.
Educates patients and family members of all developmental and maturational levels (neonatal to geriatric) regarding cardio-pulmonary topics, medications, equipment, and procedures.
Reacts appropriately under high levels of stress.
Demonstrates flexibility in the face of uncertainty, and can take responsible and professional action without awaiting orders.
Assists in the oversight of other staff members during advanced procedures.
At the direction of a supervisor, serves as the acting team leader as needed.
Assists in the orientation, training, and evaluating New Grads, students and new employees.
Serves as preceptor to new staff as assigned.
Participates on the rapid response or code blue teams, as needed.
Assist with the ambulation of patients.
Moves ventilators and other items within the campus.
Quickly respond to critical situations including taking stairs to reach emergencies and assist in the removal of patients from the building (in case of fire).
Responds to and performs Respiratory Therapy duties in all areas of the hospital including outpatient areas.
Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.