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

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

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: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/  

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