RRT Registered Respiratory Therapist

Details +

Department:

Respiratory Care +

Schedule:

Full Time, 36 hours weekly, 6pm - 6am +

Hospital:

Ascension Via Christi Manhattan +

Location:

1823 College Avenue Manhattan, Kansas 66502 Benefits Paid time off ( PTO ) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs ( EAP ) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer. Responsibilities Provide evaluation of and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies. + Assess patients for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develop a plan of care based on diagnosis. + Implement and monitor patient care plan and equipment. Monitor, record and communicate patients condition. Perform advanced respiratory care modalities. + Evaluate respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcome. + Educate the patient and family about the health condition and provides information about community support groups and other available programs. + Respond to emergency resuscitation team code.

Requirements Licensure/Certification/Registration:

+ BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. + Respiratory Therapist specializing in Registered credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care ( NBRC ) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. + Respiratory Therapist credentialed from the Kansas Board of Healing Arts required.

Education:

+ High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. Additional Preferences No additional preferences. \#SponsoredJobKS Why Join Our Team Ascension Via Christi caregivers have been caring for and providing healing to Kansas communities for more than 135 years. As the largest healthcare provider in Kansas, we offer career opportunities across a number of hospitals, clinics, therapy centers and home health services. Ascension is a le To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account