Respiratory Therapist

Job Description

Saint Luke's South in Overland Park is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner, CRT or RRT, to join our Respiratory Therapy team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to support adult ICU, Medical Surgical, ED, Surgery, OB, 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 supports system, facility, and department growth and quality through participation in performance improvement activities, continuing education, and professional growth and development activities along with other duties as assigned.

Shift Details: Full Time Nights; 3-12 hour shifts; 6:00pm - 6:30am

Responsibilities:

Performs diagnostic and metabolic testing

Patient assessment treatment planning

Performs therapeutic interventions analysis and reports on clinical response

Works in collaboration with medical staff and other members of the health care team to support efficient cost effective and quality patient and family care

Provides patient and family education, along with discharge planning

To 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. We are looking for someone who is passionate about patient care, teamwork, continuous learning and growing within your field.

Why Saint Luke's?

We believe in creating a collaborative environment, while looking for innovative ways to improve. We offer competitive salaries and benefits packages to all eligible employees:

Medical health plans

Tuition reimbursement

Leave of Absence, PTO, Extended Sick Leave, and various Welfare plans

Retirement contributions

Employee Assistance Program

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience:

Less than 1 year

Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross, Licensed Respiratory Therapist (KS) - Kansas State Board of Healing Arts, License-Respiratory Therapy - Various, Registered Respiratory Therapist - Various

Associate Degree

Job Details
Full Time

Night (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.