Job Title:

Respiratory Therapist (RT) - Critical Care - Great Bend, KS Why Apply? Join a leading healthcare facility in Great Bend, Kansas, offering a competitive hourly pay rate and a flexible full-time schedule with potential overtime. Work in a supportive hospital environment, start ASAP, and enjoy comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, retirement, and paid time off.

Quick Facts:

Location:

Great Bend, KS 67530

Start Date:

ASAP Duration:

Full-Time Shift:

Day Shift, 36 hours/week with potential OT, alternating weekends

Hours/week:

36

Employment Type:

Full-Time Licenses/Certifications:

Kansas Respiratory Therapist (RT) license, CRT/RRT from

NBRC, BLS, PALS, ACLS, NRP

Experience:

6+ months in critical care preferred; clinical instruction experience advantageous

Pay & Benefits:

Pay Rate:

$28.57 - $37.84 per hour (details discussed upon application)

Differentials:

Evenings $2.30/hour, Nights $3.75/hour, Weekends $3.00/hour

Benefits:

health, dental, vision, retirement, vacation/sick leave, sign-on bonus (if applicable)

What You'll Do:

Perform routine and advanced respiratory care, including bedside medication verification and critical care procedures. Work independently in critical care areas after clinical check-offs. Assess patient needs and develop appropriate therapy plans following active protocols. Mentor students and new staff, fostering a collaborative environment. Adapt to various hospital units and therapies as qualified. Contribute to patient safety and positive care outcomes.

What You Need:

Required:

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care Kansas RT license and

NBRC CRT/RRT

credential

BLS, PALS, ACLS, NRP

certifications Basic computer knowledge

Preferred:

Bachelor's/Master's Degree in Respiratory Care or related field Additional respiratory therapy education or experience 6+ months of critical care experience Clinical instruction experience About the

Assignment:

This opportunity is based at a leading healthcare facility in Great Bend, Kansas, renowned for comprehensive patient care in various hospital units. The Respiratory Therapist will provide essential respiratory services, work closely with multidisciplinary teams, and support patient recovery and well-being in a dynamic clinical setting. VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer ("EEO")/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply #LiveYourLife.