Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Kansas

Job Title: RN, CNA, Respiratory Therapists Company: HEALTH SPECIALISTS, INC. Location: Topeka, KS Description: Health Specialists, Inc. Do you want to be able to set your own schedule and make great money? We are currently seeking skilled Registered Nurses, Certified Nurse Assistants, and Respiratory Therapists. We have shifts available in Kansas City and Topeka. Candidates must have at least one year of recent acute care hospital experience. Interested candidates may contact us at Register to View or Register to View

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist Program Director - Multiple Company: Hutchinson Community College Location: Hutchinson, KS Description: Respiratory Therapist Program Director - Multiple Positions Hutchinson Community College and Area Vocational School. Full-Time Staff Positions Respiratory Therapist Program Director. Part-Time Staff Positions Bus Driver. Full-Time Faculty Computer Science Instructor. Part-Time Faculty College Algebra Instructors, Trig/Calculus Instructors, PT CNA Instructors, Micro Biology. Applications may be obtained at www.hutchcc.edu or apply to: Human Resources, Hutchinson Community College, 1300 1300 North PlumHutchinson, KS 67501. Register to View . . AA/EO. Category: Administration and Management Occupations - Education

Job Title: Certified Respiratory Therapist PRN Company: Hospital Corporation of America Location: Iola, KS Description: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is exposed to contagious disease and blood/body fluids which require routine precautions. Subject to potential injuries such as punctures and muscle strains. Occupational exposure to blood/body fluids occur. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job Title: Therapist Resp Registered PRN * Company: Hospital Corporation of America Location: Overland Park, KS Description: The Respiratory Therapist provides treatment, care and evaluation for patients with respiratory insufficiencies. The tasks and responsibilities include:Delivers and assesses responses to ordered therapy per plan of care including routine and intensive therapy and diagnostic procedures. Utilizes various types of oxygen and other therapeutic gas equipment such as masks, tents and incubators. Administers prescribed doses of medicinal gases and aerosol drugs. Measures ventilatory volumes, pressures and blood gas analysis. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition and general acceptance of treatment. Performs a variety of duties related to setting up, operating, cleaning, sterilizing, and storing respiratory therapy equipment. Responds to emergency team calls. Educates patients and family members and provides information about community support groups and other available programs. Provides age and culturally appropriate care. Orients and mentors new staff members. Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Job Title: RESPIRATORY THERAPIST RRT/NEW GRAD Company: The University of Kansas Hospital Location: Kansas City, KS Description: Work among the best. Be part of the multidisciplinary team that is hallmark of an academic medical center. In our collaborative environment which includes physicians, nurses, and therapists, teams serve specific areas of medicine. The team approach promotes consistency of care for patients, as well as develops relationships among the therapists.  The hospital offers competitive wages and an outstanding benefit package.We currently have an opening for a Respiratory Therapist RRT.Responsibilities:* Administers all respiratory care for the more complex and difficult critical care patients.* Evaluates and assesses the patient's condition and takes appropriate action.* Collaborates with other members of the health care team to effectively perform multidisciplinary functions.* Maintains positive working relations especially under high levels of stress.* Educates patients and family members regarding cardio-respiratory topics, medications, equipment, and procedures.* Assists with training of students and orientation of new employees.* Fulfills call duties as assigned. Job Requirements: * Associate's degree in Respiratory Care.  Bachelor's or Master's degree is preferred.* RCP license from State of Kansas Board of Healing Arts.* RRT credentialed from the National Board of Respiratory Care.* 6 months experience in critical respiratory care is preferred.* Must have basic life support (BLS) certification.* Required to have an Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Supoort (PALS), or Neonatal Resuscitation Program and Life Support (NRP) within 3 months of hire.

Job Title: RESPIRATORY THERAPIST - RRT Company: Via Christi Health System Location: Manhattan, KS Description: Assesses, evaluates and educates patients with disorders of the Cardiopulmonary System. Provides ordered or protocol driven therapeutic and diagnostic cardiopulmonary services to patients in the sub-acute, acute and critical care setting. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: " Assesses, evaluates and educates patients about conditions of the cardiopulmonary system. " Provides ordered or protocol therapeutic and diagnostic services related to conditions of the Cardiopulmonary System. " Promotes and supports all Team Mercy standards of quality customer service. " Promotes continuous quality improvement in operations and in job performance.

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist Company: Millennium Medical Consulting Group Location: Overland Park, Ks Description: In this position, you’ll set up and operate various types of equipment for use with patients (including oxygen and other therapeutic gas and mist inhalation devices such as tents, masks, catheters, cannulas and incubators). You’ll administer doses of medicinal gases and aerosolized drugs as prescribed and chart actions and dosages for each patient containing all pertinent background information. You’ll also clean, inspect and test inhalation therapy equipment to ensure proper operating condition. Requirements: Current RRT or CRT; CPR, BLS and at least one to two year's experience preferred.

Job Title: RESPIRATORY THERAPIST-RRT Company: Via Christi Health System Location: Wichita, KS Description: A member of the technical staff who uses their knowledge of respiratory therapy and patient care to provide a variety of clinical services. Essential Functions: Other duties may be assigned. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of the job. Performs Arterial Blood Gas sampling and analysis, performs patient assessments and documents appropriate therapy based on approved algorithms, therapeutic treatments, care and support of critically ill patients on life support equipment, response to critical life threatening events, code blue response, trauma response, and completes tests for the diagnostic evaluation of patients. Must be able to work independently and use good judgment. Participates in and supports team activities which promote high quality patient care. Supports the goals and mission of Via Christi Regional Medical Center. Participates on air/ground transport team when approved by Manager or Director, performing tasks and responsibilities outlined in the Respiratory Care Air/Ground Transport Policy.

Job Title: RESPIRATORY THERAPIST-CRT Company: Via Christi Health System Location: Pittsburg, KS Description: The Certified Respiratory Therapy (CRT) is a professional care giver who assumes the responsibility and accountability for providing respiratory care to patients following designated time standards in accordance with guidelines established by the American Association for Respiratory Care in association with other health care team members. The CRT practices safe efficient treatment modalities, acts as a positive, concerned role model and performs additional skills in specialty areas.  MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES, JOB DUTIES AND PROJECTS:  1. Completes a thorough and on going respiratory assessment of patients.  2. Collaborates with other providers to develop an individual plan of care with measurable outcomes. Implements a Respiratory Plan of Care.  3. Therapy, Aerosol, Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing (IPPB) , Bronchial Toilet Therapy, Chest Physiotherapy and Oxygen Therapy.  4. Emergency Care (Airway management including Oral Intubations, Emergency Resuscitation (Code Blue) and Neo-natal Resuscitation with bag mask and or Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)).  5. Intensive Care (Continuous Mechanical Ventilation including all current modalities invasive and non-invasive.)  6. Procedures EKG and SaO2 .  7. Special procedures including but not limited to Arterial blood Gas Cannulation, Pulmonary Function Testing, Sleep SaO2 studies application and scanning.  8. Evaluates patients response to respiratory intervention and modifies plan as needed  9. Provides education concerning the respiratory disease process and therapy plan of care to patients and family.  10. Effectively communicates with patients' families and other caregivers regarding the care of the patient.  11. Accurately and timely documentation or entire therapy process.  12. Acts as a resource person regarding Respiratory Care.  13. Shares responsibility for team staffing.

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist - Dodge City, KS Company: Apria Healthcare Location: Dodge City, KS Description: Title: Respiratory Therapist - Dodge City, KS Location: KS-Dodge City This is your opportunity to be part of the nation's leading provider of integrated home healthcare products and clinical services. * Provide instruction to patients and caregivers on the proper use of equipment or respiratory care procedures, and ensure patients and/or caregivers can effectively operate and maintain equipment * Perform routine patient follow-up contacts based on individual needs * Respond to emergencies on an on-call basis * Provide and operate various types of respiratory care equipment including, but not limited to oxygen therapy, nebulization therapy, apnea monitoring, suctioning, nasal CPAP and ventilation * Inspect and test equipment to ensure proper operationg condition * Prepare and maintain a record for each patient containing all pertinent information, care plans, physician prescriptions and follow-up documentation * Consult with referring physicians regarding patient treatment, medical conditions and home environment * Participate in ongoing education and training sessions regarding respiratory patient care * Education or experience equivalent to a High School diploma is required * 1-2 years' recent experience (preferably in homecare) * Registration or certification by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) * RN with respiratory care experience and/or licensure in the state of practice * New graduates may be considered with valid RT license * Must possess a valid and current Driver's license and auto insurance With annual revenues of over $2 billion, over 580 operating sites in all 50 states and 13,000 employees, Apria Healthcare is America's leading provider of integrated home healthcare products and services. We are committed to full-service homecare solutions that give maximum independence to our over 1.2 million patients nationwide. Apria offers a full range of home respiratory therapy, home infusion therapy and home medical equipment services through a network of more than 12,000 health professionals. Because Apria believes in providing a safe work environment, we conduct drug and background checks in our recruiting/hiring processes. AA/EOE, M/F/D/VPlease refer to job code apria-002423 when responding to this ad.