Certified Respiratory Therapist

Overview

Shifts Available : Nights ($3 to $5 per hour diff in pay)

Employment Type : Full-time

Hours: 12-hour shifts – 6:30pm to 7:00am

Location : Providence Medical Center – Kansas City, KS

**If you are a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT), Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) you are encouraged to apply for this position!

We are seeking a Certified Respiratory Therapist , also referred to as our Respiratory Care Practitioner I (RCP I) . 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. They 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 .

Responsibilities

**If you are a Registered Respiratory Therapist ( RRT ) or Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) you are encouraged to apply for this position!

• W ill provide treatments such as inhalation therapies, oxygen therapy, and aerosol medications to help patients breathe more easily

• C onduct tests like pulmonary function tests and arterial blood gas analysis to assess lung capacity and gas exchange in patients

• S et up, monitor , and adjust ventilators and other life-supporting equipment for patients who cannot breathe independently

• M ay be part of a rapid response team in emergencies, which you will provid e airway management, perform intubations, and resuscitat e patients in critical situations

• A ssess patients' respiratory status, monitor their progress, and make adjustments to treatment plans as needed

• E nsure that all respiratory equipment is properly cleaned , sterilized, and maintained to prevent infections and ensure patient safety

Qualifications

• Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required

• Current Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required. Hired before March 2026,are exempt

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certified from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire and maintain current

• Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the AHA or ARC certification within 60 days of hire and maintain current

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the AHA certification within 60 days of hire and maintain current

• Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required

• Two (2) years of acute care experience required

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options

• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays

• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options

• Employer 401K options

• Tuition reimbursement options

• Life, disability, and other insurance options

• Many other amazing benefits

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare:

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Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

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FacilityProvidence Medical Center

LocationUS-KS-Kansas City

ID2026-286756

CategoryClinical Tech

Position TypeFull Time

ShiftNights

Job TypeNon-Exempt