Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT)

At Saint John Hospital, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, Saint John Hospital is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team!

In addition to acute care services, Saint John Hospital specializes in 24/7 emergency care, senior behavioral health, skilled nursing, ambulatory care, including outpatient surgical services, imaging services including 3D mammography, Diagnostic Imaging and Ultrasound, Rehabilitation Services including Physical, Occupational and Speech/Language Therapy and Audiology. Saint John is certified as an Advanced Disease-Specific Care for Acute Stroke Ready Hospital from The Joint Commission and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. Saint John is 5-star rated for Treatment of Sepsis (2018-2020) and Treatment of Heart Failure (2020) by Healthgrades. The hospital is a part of Prime Healthcare Services and affiliated with Providence Medical Center in Kansas City, Kan. To learn more, visit www.saintjohnleavenworth.com or call 913-680-6000.

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competitive compensation
• generous benefits plan: medical, dental, vision, 401K
• substantial PTO
• continuing educational opportunities
• ...and much more!

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Saint John Hospital (SJH) is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) in a Full Time Mid-Shift role!!!

We are seeking a Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT), also referred to as our Respiratory Care Practitioner I (RCP I) at St. John Hospital (SJH) a member of Prime Healthcare in Leavenworth, KS. The Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) is someone who carries out respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as directed by the medical and cardiopulmonary directors, based on physician orders. The RT 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. This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PRN.

Shift's Available: Mid-Shift

Employment Type: Full Time (Some Weekends)

Hours: 9:00am - 9:00pm (No Call)

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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• coverage for main hospital and cross-trained in the ER
• will provide treatments such as inhalation therapies, oxygen therapy, and aerosol medications to help patients breathe more easily
• conduct tests like pulmonary function tests and arterial blood gas analysis to assess lung capacity and gas exchange in patients
• set up, monitor, and adjust ventilators and other life-supporting equipment for patients who cannot breathe independently
• may be part of a rapid response team in emergencies, which you will provide airway management, perform intubations, and resuscitate patients in critical situations
• assess patients' respiratory status, monitor their progress, and make adjustments to treatment plans as needed
• ensure that all respiratory equipment is properly cleaned, sterilized, and maintained to prevent infections and ensure patient safety

• during times of low census there will be other, non-respiratory related tasks assigned (i.e. sitter/cover for lunch for a sitter, pass/pick up food trays, assist with walking patients with physical therapy (especially if on O2), potentially take vitals (when really slow), etc.)

Education and Work Experience

• State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License, required
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current
• 2 years experience as a RCP, preferred
• ACLS certificate within 60 days of hire and maintain current

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