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Job description
Overview
Shifts Available: Nights ($3 to $5 per hour diff in pay)
Employment Type: Full-time
Hours: 12-hour shifts - 6:30pm to 7:00am
Location: Providence Medical Center - Kansas City, KS
**If you are a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT), Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) you are encouraged to apply for this position!
We are seeking a Certified Respiratory Therapist, also referred to as our Respiratory Care Practitioner I (RCP I). The Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) is someone who carries out respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as directed by the medical and cardiopulmonary directors, based on physician orders. They focus on assessing, planning, implementing, and documenting care while considering the specific needs of patients based on age and population, in the absence of a supervisor.
Responsibilities
**If you are a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) you are encouraged to apply for this position!
Will provide treatments such as inhalation therapies, oxygen therapy, and aerosol medications to help patients breathe more easily
Conduct tests like pulmonary function tests and arterial blood gas analysis to assess lung capacity and gas exchange in patients
Set up, monitor, and adjust ventilators and other life-supporting equipment for patients who cannot breathe independently
May be part of a rapid response team in emergencies, which you will provide airway management, perform intubations, and resuscitate patients in critical situations
Assess patients' respiratory status, monitor their progress, and make adjustments to treatment plans as needed
Ensure that all respiratory equipment is properly cleaned, sterilized, and maintained to prevent infections and ensure patient safety
Qualifications Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required
Current Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required. Hired before March 2026,are exempt
Basic Life Support (BLS) certified from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire and maintain current
Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the AHA or ARC certification within 60 days of hire and maintain current
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the AHA certification within 60 days of hire and maintain current
Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred
High School Diploma or equivalent is required
Two (2) years of acute care experience required
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
Full benefits at Prime Healthcare:
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Employment Status
Full Time
Shift
Nights
Equal Employment Opportunity
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Worksite address
kansas city, KS, 66115, US
Who can apply
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