Job Posting for Respiratory Therapist or Certified Respiratory Therapist - Junction City/Flint Hills - FT/PT/Variable Shifts at Stormont-Vail HealthCare

Schedule:

Full time - 36 hours/week or greater

Shift:

Weekly Work Schedule:

Variable

Job Information
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

A Brief Overview
Administers respiratory care and life support to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of cardiopulmonary system, under supervision of Physician and by prescription, by performing the following duties.

Skills and Abilities

Ability to read and interpret documents. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively to customers or employees of organization.
Ability to calculate respiratory-related formulas as necessary for patient care.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

Licenses and Certifications

Registered Respiratory Therapist - KSBHA Must also be registered by the NBRC. Required

What you will do

Reads prescription and reviews patient information to assess patient condition and determine requirements for treatment such as type and duration of therapy, and medication and dosages.
Determines most suitable method of administering inhalants, precautions to be observed, and modifications which may be needed that will be compatible with Physician’s orders.
Sets up and operates devices such as mechanical ventilators therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators. Operates equipment to ensure specified parameters of treatment such as volume, gas concentration, humidity, and temperature, and to administer medicinal gases and aerosol drugs to patients. Observes equipment function and adjusts equipment to obtain optimum results to therapy. Inspects and tests respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently. Reports improper working equipment.
Monitors patient’s physiological response to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
Performs bronchopulmonary drainage and assists patient in performing breathing exercises. Performs bedside pulmonary function tests to be used by Physician in diagnosis of case.
Maintains patient’s chart that contains pertinent identification and therapy information. Records accurate patient charges.
Consults with Physician in event of adverse reactions.
Performs basic life support measures.
Maintains ABL machine by performing daily maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting.
Performs acquisition and analysis of arterial blood.

Required for All Jobs

Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health

Patient Facing Options

Position is Patient Facing

Remote Work Capability

No Remote

Scope

No Supervisory Responsibility
No Budget Responsibility

Physical Demands

Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Carrying: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Climbing (Stairs): Rarely less than 1 hour
Crawling: Rarely less than 1 hour
Crouching: Rarely less than 1 hour
Driving (Automatic): Rarely less than 1 hour
Driving (Standard): Rarely less than 1 hour
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently 3-5 Hours
Feeling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Grasping (Fine Motor): Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Grasping (Gross Hand): Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Handling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Hearing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Kneeling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Lifting: Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 60 lbs
Operate Foot Controls: Rarely less than 1 hour
Pulling: Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 40 lbs
Pushing: Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 40 lbs
Reaching (Forward): Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 40 lbs
Reaching (Overhead): Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 40 lbs
Repetitive Motions: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Sitting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Standing: Frequently 3-5 Hours
Stooping: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Talking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Walking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Working Conditions

Burn: Rarely less than 1 hour
Chemical: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Combative Patients: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Dusts: Rarely less than 1 hour
Electrical: Rarely less than 1 hour
Explosive: Rarely less than 1 hour
Extreme Temperatures: Rarely less than 1 hour
Infectious Diseases: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Mechanical: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Needle Stick: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Noise/Sounds: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Other Atmospheric Conditions: Rarely less than 1 hour
Poor Ventilation, Fumes and/or Gases: Rarely less than 1 hour
Radiant Energy: Rarely less than 1 hour
Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
Risk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs: Rarely less than 1 hour
Hazards (other): Rarely less than 1 hour
Vibration: Rarely less than 1 hour
Wet and/or Humid: Rarely less than 1 hour

Working Conditions Comments:
Must be able to perform job duties while wearing personal protective equipment such as particulate respirator masks, goggles, gloves, and gowns.

Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment.

Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.

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