Respiratory Therapist II
About The Position
We are seeking a Respiratory Therapist II, (RRT), internally referred to as our Respiratory Care Practitioner II, St. Joeseph's Medical Center (SJOMO), a member of Prime Healthcare. As a Respiratory Therapist 2 (RT 2) you will, under the direction and authorization of the Medical Director and Cardiopulmonary Director/Manager, perform respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the physician. Bonus: $10,000 Bonus Option Shift’s Available: Nights Employment Type: Full Time Hours: 12-hour shift Location: St. Joseph's Medical Center (SJOMO), Kansas City, MO Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare: Health, dental, and vision insurance options Paid vacation, sick time and holidays Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options Employer 401K options Tuition reimbursement options Life, disability, and other insurance options Many other amazing benefits
Requirements
- Valid state Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license
- Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)
- ACLS certificate within 60 day of hire and maintain current
- PALS certificate within 60 days of hire and maintain current
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Nice To Haves
- 4 years experience as an RCP
- NRP certified
- Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science Degree
Responsibilities
- Performing respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the physician
- Emphasis will be toward the assessment, planning, implementation and documentation of care, with consideration of age and population specific needs and requirements of the patient
- In the absence of a supervisor, may be assigned/identified as team lead, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift
- Evaluation, diagnosis, and care of patients with cardiopulmonary problems
- Patients include those with emphysema, asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia, cardiac failure, and chest trauma
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance options
- Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
- Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
- Employer 401K options
- Tuition reimbursement options
- Life, disability, and other insurance options
- Many other amazing benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
