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Prime Healthcare Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) - PRN in Kansas City, Kansas
Overview
Providence Medical Center (PMC) is seeking a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) in a per diem variable shift role!!!
J oin an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community! Providence Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.
Providence Medical Center, located near I-435 and Parallel Pkwy in Kansas City, Kansas, offers an extensive array of diagnostic and medical care. Key services include nationally recognized cardiovascular care, critical care, surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedics, pulmonary services, 24/7 emergency services and wound care center. The hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and is a member of Prime Healthcare. For more information visitwww.providencekc.comor call 913-596-4000.
If you want to work in a friendly team-oriented environment and have some or all of the required experience, let’s connect! We have a collaborative culture focused on positive outcomes, opportunities for professional growth and so much more. We offer amazing employee benefits:
competitive compensation
generous medical benefits plan
401K
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics. If you need special accommodation for the application process, please contact Human Resources. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
Responsibilities
We are seeking aCertified Respiratory Therapist (PRN),also referred to as our Respiratory Care Practitioner I (RCP I) at Providence Medical Center a member of Prime Healthcare Kansas City, KS. The Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) is someone who carries out respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as directed by the medical and cardiopulmonary directors, based on physician orders. The CRT focus on assessing, planning, implementing, and documenting care while considering the specific needs of patients based on age and population, in the absence of a supervisor. This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PRN.
Shift’s Available: Varied
Employment Type: Per diem (PRN)
Hours: Varied
**If you are a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) you are encouraged to apply for this position!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):
will provide treatments such as inhalation therapies, oxygen therapy, and aerosol medications to help patients breathe more easily
conduct tests like pulmonary function tests and arterial blood gas analysis to assess lung capacity and gas exchange in patients
set up, monitor, and adjust ventilators and other life-supporting equipment for patients who cannot breathe independently
may be part of a rapid response team in emergencies, which you will provide airway management, perform intubations, and resuscitate patients in critical situations
assess patients' respiratory status, monitor their progress, and make adjustments to treatment plans as needed
ensure that all respiratory equipment is properly cleaned, sterilized, and maintained to prevent infections and ensure patient safety
Qualifications
Education and Work Experience
State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License required
Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current
2 years experience as a RCP preferred
ACLS certificate within 60 days of hire and maintain current
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FacilityProvidence Medical Center
LocationUS-KS-Kansas City
ID2024-176408
CategoryClinical Tech
Position TypePer Diem
ShiftVariable
Job TypeNon-Exempt