Respiratory Therapist Systemwide Float Pool Kansas
About The Position
As a Respiratory Therapist, you will act as a control operator of mono-place chambers, operating under the general direction of leadership and within federal/state laws, DNV, and UHMS guidelines. Every day you will assist physicians with implementing hyperbaric treatment plans, ensure the safe and efficient daily operation of Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment and associated equipment, and provide necessary supervision. You will also conduct safety-specific education/drills, treat emergency hyperbaric complications under physician supervision, and manage daily activities, adjusting manpower based on volumes. To be successful in this role, you will possess expertise in hyperbaric oxygen therapy and chamber operation, strong understanding of relevant regulations (federal, state, DNV, UHMS), and the ability to work independently to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant hyperbaric treatment delivery and departmental operations. Delivers respiratory care procedures to patients in general, acute, critical care, and emergency areas according to departmental policies and procedures. Performs therapeutic modalities including patient monitoring, medication delivery, ventilation management, expansion therapy, and bronchial hygiene. Assists in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency care by providing airway maintenance and management, cardiac support, and other assistance as needed to expedite patient and physician needs. Performs diagnostic testing including ABGs, PFTs, EKGs, cardiac, bronchoscopy, and pulse oximetry. Develops care plan from thorough assessment via protocol criteria or directed physician order. Provides patient and family education and teaching.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/ G.E.D.
- Certified/ Licensed Respiratory- Must have current state Licensure (RLT) in applicable state of employment.
- Must have CRT by NBRC
- Basic Life Support- American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support- American Heart Association- Current ACLS certification from upon hire or obtain within 6 months of hire (for locations in Kansas, ACLS is required within one (1) year of hire/transfer date)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support- Current PALS certification upon hire or obtain within 6 months of hire for St. Anthony North Health Campus, St. Francis Medical Center, St. Mary Corwin, St. Thomas More, Mercy, Longmont, St. Anthony Summit, St. Elizabeth, Bob Wilson, St. Catherine Dodge, St. Catherine Garden City, Penrose
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program- Current NRP certification upon hire or obtain within 6 months of hire for St. Anthony North Health Campus, St. Francis Medical Center (NICU dept only), St. Mary Corwin, and St. Thomas More, Mercy, Longmont, Bob Wilson, St. Catherine Dodge, St. Catherine Garden City, St. Anthony Summit, St. Elizabeth, Penrose
- 24 months of hospital RN experience in unit type/specialty area in which candidate will float (for Full Time/Part Time)
- 24 months of experience in unit type/specialty area (for PRN)
Nice To Haves
- Associate's Degree
- One (1) year of respiratory therapy experience
Responsibilities
- Act as a control operator of mono-place chambers, operating under the general direction of leadership and within federal/state laws, DNV, and UHMS guidelines.
- Assist physicians with implementing hyperbaric treatment plans.
- Ensure the safe and efficient daily operation of Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment and associated equipment.
- Provide necessary supervision.
- Conduct safety-specific education/drills.
- Treat emergency hyperbaric complications under physician supervision.
- Manage daily activities, adjusting manpower based on volumes.
- Deliver respiratory care procedures to patients in general, acute, critical care, and emergency areas according to departmental policies and procedures.
- Perform therapeutic modalities including patient monitoring, medication delivery, ventilation management, expansion therapy, and bronchial hygiene.
- Assist in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency care by providing airway maintenance and management, cardiac support, and other assistance as needed to expedite patient and physician needs.
- Perform diagnostic testing including ABGs, PFTs, EKGs, cardiac, bronchoscopy, and pulse oximetry.
- Develop care plan from thorough assessment via protocol criteria or directed physician order.
- Provide patient and family education and teaching.
Benefits
- Health
- 401K
- Paid vacation
- Eligible for evening, night, and weekend differentials
- Benefits eligible based on FTE eligibility (for Full Time/Part Time)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
