Respiratory Therapist, PRN

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Critical access hospital seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join the team. Under the supervision of the Cardiopulmonary Director and Medical Director, the respiratory therapist is responsible for providing basic and advanced Respiratory Care services to infant, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. The therapist plans, implements, and evaluates the effectiveness of Respiratory Care in all patient care departments. Therapy services and testing are performed within the scope of practice of the Cardiopulmonary Department and within the licensure guidelines as defined by the state of Kansas. Bring your clinical expertise to this quaint and wonderful community. The well qualified candidate will demonstrate all Amberwell culture priorities in every interaction and lead by example.

ABOUT AMBERWELL HEALTH:

Amberwell Health is a healthcare system dedicated to improving the health and wellness of the communities we serve, providing compassionate healthcare with clinical excellence. Amberwell locations include several complete care facilities that provide a full spectrum of patient care services including inpatient, surgical, orthopedic, maternal, health at home, emergency care services. In addition, Amberwell clinic locations offer primary care and specialty care services. Amberwell Health supports service lines and locations across the system with a range of support services including radiology, laboratory, cardiopulmonary, rehabilitation therapy, occupational health, infusion, nutrition, pharmacy, administrative services, and many other specialty services.

AMBERWELL CULTURE:

Amazing Amberwell employees are at the heart of a workplace focused on competencies with our cultural values. Excellence in healthcare is expected and our patients deserve nothing less. Our culture competencies range from warm greetings in the hall to providing patients with “wow” experiences in each department. At Amberwell, we go beyond excellence to provide the unexpected.

At Amberwell, you will find a professional environment that values consistency, collaboration, and patient-first decision making. Servant leadership is both modeled and mentored, with a focus on regular appreciation. Amberwell employees enjoy many appreciation events and activities to help them know just how important they are to our organization, our patients, and our communities.

To learn more about Amberwell Health, our affiliated organizations, and available career opportunities, visit careers.amberwellhealth.org.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience:
  • Preferred Experience: 1 years clinical experience 
    • Able to perform all therapeutic respiratory care procedures in the inpatient and outpatient setting. 
• Education:
  • Minimum Required Education: Successful completion of an associate or bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Care 
  • Preferred Education: Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care
• Licenses:
  • Minimum Required Licenses: KSBHA license
  • Minimum Required Credentials: Certified Respiratory Therapist from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
  • Preferred Credentials: Registered Respiratory Therapy from the NBRC.
  • Preferred Licenses: N/A 

• Certifications:  

• Minimum Required: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP