Respiratory Therapist

About the position

Join our team as an evening shift, full-time, Respiratory Therapist (RT) in Topeka, KS. Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better. We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care. The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus, a part of a rich legacy of compassionate care since 1909, now offers 378 licensed beds, a history of innovation, and strong community support.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the safe delivery, appropriate and effective respiratory treatment to critical and non-critical patients in accordance to current standards of practice, physician's orders, staffing levels and organizational policies
• Provide direct invasive and non-invasive cardiopulmonary exams and procedures
• Attend professional meetings and maintains credentials and/or licensure
• Communicate and listen effectively with internal and external customers; effectively understands instructions and shares knowledge
• Cooperate and interact with leaders, peers, other departments and all customer groups demonstrating our commitment to service

Requirements

• Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy
• RRT by the NBRC and licensure by the State Board of Healing Arts
• BLS Certification
• One year Clinical Experience

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Career growth opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Resources that support wellness, education, and financial well-being