Respiratory Therapist

Overview Join our team as a night shift, full-time, Respiratory Therapist (RT) in Topeka, KS. Why Join Us? We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care. Get to Know Your Team The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus, a part of a rich legacy of compassionate care since 1909, now offers 378 licensed beds, a history of innovation, and strong community support. Responsibilities Coordinate the safe delivery, appropriate and effective respiratory treatment to critical and non-critical patients in accordance to current standards of practice, physician's orders, staffing levels and organizational policies. Provide direct invasive and non-invasive cardiopulmonary exams and procedures. Attend professional meetings and maintain credentials and/or licensure. Communicate and listen effectively with internal and external customers; effectively understand instructions and share knowledge. Cooperate and interact with leaders, peers, other departments and all customer groups demonstrating our commitment to service. Qualifications Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy. RRT by the NBRC and licensure by the State Board of Healing Arts. BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care. One year of Clinical Experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr