Respiratory Therapist II

Prime Healthcare•Kansas City, MO

1d•Onsite

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 Responsibilities Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to): 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 Qualifications 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 Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus: 4 years experience as an RCP NRP certified Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science Degree Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/ #LI-CGI #PHCCareers Employment Status Full Time Shift Nights Equal Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf Options Apply for this job online Email this job to a friend Refer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed

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