Respiratory Therapist Full Time NightsShawnee, KS

Respiratory Therapist - AdventHealth Shawnee Mission

AdventHealth Shawnee Mission has been providing faith-based, whole-person care to the Kansas City community since 1962. Our team members, physicians, and volunteers extend the healing ministry of Christ each day through dedication to clinical excellence and uncommon compassion.

As the largest health care provider in Johnson County, we touch lives throughout our community at our locations in Lenexa, Shawnee Mission, and South Overland Park, and through our main campus AdventHealth Shawnee Mission in Merriam, which includes a cancer center, six physician office buildings, and an associate child-care center. We're also proud to have more than 30 specialized physicians serving at 15 primary and urgent care locations.

Joining our team means joining an important mission to serve others but can also serve your family well. Our team members enjoy superior health benefits, Magnet Recognition, tuition reimbursement, a generous Paid Days Off plan, and support in achieving your personal health goals through our Associate Wellness Department.

Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind, and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam, and patient room, we're committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.

The Respiratory Therapist provides direct respiratory care to patients in all areas of the hospital as outlined in Pulmonary Services procedure manual. Is knowledgeable in providing and evaluating the routine as well as critical care modes of respiratory care. Responsible for the effective and optimal administration of modalities based upon assessment and evaluation. Provides recommendations and/or changes to care based on patient's current status.

The value you'll bring to the team:

Respond to emergency situations immediately, perform appropriate patient assessment and intervention and replace emergency supplies in a timely manner,

Demonstrate understanding of Code Blue and Rapid Response procedures,

Assure code blue intubation and blade boxes are checked daily and after use,

Perform respiratory care procedures according to physician orders, department policy/procedure, and patient care plan

Perform ABG's and process according to department procedure, understand results and take appropriate action

Follows the AIDET model (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, and Thank) at all times,

Demonstrate proficiency with multiple devices i.e. EzPAP, Flutter Valve, PEP, Theravest/Smart Vest, Acapella, and Incentive Spirometry

Demonstrate ability to initiate and operate the Draeger Ventilator

Demonstrate proficiency in the set-up and operation of the iVent

Demonstrate ability to identify appropriate, initiate, and document in hospital IPOCS

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed:

Education and Experience Required:

Associate's Degree or Graduate of a Technical School

1 Year of Experience

Education and Experience Preferred:

Bachelor's Degree

1 Years of Position-Related Experience

American Association of Respiratory Care Certified Pulmonary Function Tech or Registered Pulmonary Function Tech

2 years clinical experience for new grads acceptable in lieu of 1 year of work experience

Licensure, Certification or Registration Required:

Kansas Respiratory Therapist License

BCLS obtained through the American Heart Association

NRP if working in the NICU

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations, and ordinances.

Category: Respiratory Services

Organization: AdventHealth Shawnee Mission

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: 3 - Night

Req ID: 25025273

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age, or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.