Nicu Respiratory Therapist Rrt - Full Time Days
Company: Saint Luke's Health System
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: June 25, 2022
|
|
Job Description:
Job DescriptionThe Opportunity:Saint Luke's East Hospital in
Lee's Summit, MO is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to
join our Respiratory Therapy team. In this role, you will have the
opportunity to support the adult ICU, Medical Surgical, Telemetry,
NICU, and the Code Blue Team. You will perform all aspects of the
scope of practice of a respiratory therapist and cardiopulmonary
practice, where applicable. Our Respiratory Therapy team is known
for taking pride in their work and for having a culture of
kindness.This position is Full Time Nights (3 12hr shifts per
week)The Work :Evaluates and performs diagnostic, therapeutic and
metabolic testing in accordance with physician orders and
respiratory medical protocolsPerforms or assists in procedures
including but not limited to endotracheal intubation, extubations,
tracheostomy tube changes, bronchoscopy and capnography
monitoringConducts patient assessment, treatment planning,
therapeutic interventions analysis and reporting of clinical
responseEvaluates appropriateness of medical orders, transporting
patients requiring mechanical ventilation or airway protection and
assuring safe operations of devices in X-Ray, CT and MRIMaintains
proficiency in the application of mechanical ventilation
modalities, Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation, Continuous
Positive Airway Pressure and Bilevel Positive Airway PressureTo be
successful in this role, you will need to be able to work
effectively and collaboratively with nursing, physicians and other
team members. This position requires strong communication and
organizational skills so you can build patient rapport
easily.Because of the multiple specialty areas you would support
and the ICU patients you would care for, we are looking for someone
with their RRT that is passionate about patient care, teamwork,
continuous learning and growing within your field. For those that
may have a passion for working with babies, you may have the
opportunity to work in the NICU.Why Saint Luke's?We are dedicated
to innovation and always looking for ways to improve.We offer a
Career Advancement Program to expand your skills and grow your
career.We believe in creating a collaborative environment where all
voices are heard.We are here for you and will support you in
achieving your goals.Saint Luke's offers competitive salaries and
benefits packages to all of their employees, click here to find out
more.Job RequirementsApplicable Experience:Less than 1 yearBasic
Life Support American Heart Association or Red Cross, Licensed
Respiratory Therapist (MO) Missouri Division of Professional
Registration, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) American Academy
of Pediatrics, Reg Respiratory Therapist (NBRC) The National Board
for Respiratory CareAssociate DegreeJob DetailsFull TimeDay (United
States of America)The best place to get care. The best place to
give care. Saint Luke's 12,000 employees strive toward that vision
every day. Our employees are proud to work for the only
faith-based, nonprofit, locally owned health system in Kansas City.
Joining Saint Luke's means joining a team of exceptional
professionals who strive for excellence in patient care. Do the
best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive
workspace where all voices matter.Join the Kansas City region's
premiere provider of health services. Equal Opportunity
Employer.Effective November 1st, 2021, full COVID-19 vaccination is
a condition of employment for all Saint Luke's Health System
employees unless a medical or religious exemption is approved.
Keywords: Saint Luke's Health System, Kansas City , Nicu Respiratory Therapist Rrt - Full Time Days, Healthcare , Kansas City, Kansas
Click
here to apply!
|