Registered Respiratory Therapist

JOB SUMMARY The Registered Respiratory Therapist treats people with disorders affecting the cardiopulmonary system such as asthma, emphysema, pneumonia, cardiovascular disorders and trauma. This position provides care and life support to patients in the emergency room, intensive care units, general hospital areas and specialty areas. ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Work closely with physicians, nurses and other associates to develop a plan of care for patients with acute and/or chronic cardiopulmonary disorders. Effectively and efficiently diagnose and administer respiratory therapy modalities and medications for breathing disorders. Interview patients, perform chest exams and analyze tissue specimens. Manage ventilators and artificial airway devices for patients who can’t breathe normally on their own. Be trained in labor and delivery and participate in C‑sections and normal deliveries as needed. Play a prominent role in responding to Code Blue or other urgent calls for care. Perform care according to the population served on the unit as referenced in the Administrative, Scope of Services Policy. Perform other duties as needed or assigned. Maintain regular and reliable attendance, an essential function of this position. JOB QUALIFICATIONS Graduate of an approved respiratory therapy program. Nationally Registered Respiratory Therapist. Currently licensed by the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts. Current BLS certification. Preferred: ACLS, PALS and NRP certification. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr