Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a Respiratory Therapist II, Certified or Registered (CRT) (RRT), internally referred to as our Respiratory Care Practitioner II, St. Joeseph's Medical Center (SJOMO) , a member of Prime Healthcare.  As a Respiratory Therapist 2 (RT 2) you will, under the direction and authorization of the Medical Director and Cardiopulmonary Director/Manager, perform respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the physician. 

Bonus: $5,000 Bonus Option

Shift’s Available: Days

Employment Type: Full Time

Hours: 12-hour shift 

Location: St. Joseph's Medical Center (SJOMO) , Kansas City, MO

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

Responsibilities

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

• Performing respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the physician
• Emphasis will be toward the assessment, planning, implementation and documentation of care, with consideration of age and population specific needs and requirements of the patient
• In the absence of a supervisor, may be assigned/identified as team lead, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift
• Evaluation, diagnosis, and care of patients with cardiopulmonary problems
• Patients include those with emphysema, asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia, cardiac failure, and chest trauma

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Valid state Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license
• Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and/or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• ACLS certificate within 60 day of hire and maintain current
• PALS certificate within 60 days of hire and maintain current
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus:

• 4 years experience as an RCP
• NRP certified
• Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science Degree

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare:

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Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: 

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