What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapist position at UKHS St. Francis Campus?
Overview
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Join our team as a night shift, full-time, Respiratory Therapist (RT) in Topeka, KS.
Why Join Us?
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better
- Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
- People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
- Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
Get to Know Your Team:
- The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus, a part of a rich legacy of compassionate care since 1909, now offers 378 licensed beds, a history of innovation, and strong community support.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate the safe delivery, appropriate and effective respiratory treatment to critical and non-critical patients in accordance to current standards of practice, physician's orders, staffing levels and organizational policies
- Provide direct invasive and non-invasive cardiopulmonary exams and procedures
- Attend professional meetings and maintains credentials and/or licensure
- Communicate and listen effectively with internal and external customers; effectively understands instructions and shares knowledge
- Cooperate and interact with leaders, peers, other departments and all customer groups demonstrating our commitment to service
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
- Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy
- RRT by the NBRC and licensure by the State Board of Healing Arts
- BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
- One year Clinical Experience