Registered Respiratory Therapist

Your future role at a glance Location: Wichita, Kansas Facility: Ascension Via Christi St Francis Hospital Specialty: Respiratory Care Schedule: Day Shift 7am - 7pm l Full-time | Rotating weekends and holidays Sign-on bonus: Up to $7,500 #NextGenHealthcare Via Christi associates are eligible for tuition discounts and priority placement in select healthcare programs through our academic partnership with Wichita State University. How you'll make an impact in this role Lead the development of specialized respiratory care plans, utilizing your clinical expertise to tailor treatment frequency and intensity to each patient’s unique diagnosis. Manage advanced respiratory modalities and life-sustaining equipment, maintaining a vigilant eye on patient stability to ensure the highest standards of safety and intervention. Advocate for patient recovery by documenting care journeys with precision and communicating real-time condition changes to the Wichita-based multidisciplinary team. Educate patients and Kansas families on respiratory health and local support networks, empowering them to manage their conditions with confidence after discharge. Respond as a critical member of the emergency resuscitation team, providing calm, expert leadership and life-saving care during high-pressure "code" situations. What minimum qualifications you'll need 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. Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. Equal employment opportunity employer Equal employment opportunity employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information. Benefits Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr