This job is closed
Applications are no longer available for this announcement. Explore current related opportunities below.
Job description
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Respiratory Therapist, you will join a multidisciplinary team providing evidence-based, compassionate care across all clinical departments. You will serve as a vital partner to physicians and staff to ensure the highest standards of respiratory excellence and patient-centered outcomes.
Every day you will perform essential respiratory procedures, conduct thorough patient assessments, and implement or adjust individualized care plans to optimize treatment efficacy. You will also provide culturally competent care while collaborating with clinical teams to improve overall patient health outcomes.
To be successful in this role, you will need a strong commitment to performance improvement and clinical excellence in a fast-paced environment. Your ability to integrate professional expertise with a patient-first approach will be essential to supporting our organizational mission.
Delivers respiratory care procedures to patients in general, acute, critical care, and emergency areas according to departmental policies and procedures.
Performs therapeutic modalities including patient monitoring, medication delivery, ventilation management, expansion therapy, and bronchial hygiene.
Assists in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency care by providing airway maintenance and management, cardiac support, and other assistance as needed to expedite patient and physician needs.
Performs diagnostic testing including ABGs, PFTs, EKGs, cardiac, bronchoscopy, and pulse oximetry.
Develops care plan from thorough assessment via protocol criteria or directed physician order.
Provides patient and family education and teaching.
Job Requirements
Required High School Diploma/ G.E.D.
Completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Education Program, i.e. CoARC, JRCRTE, or CAAHEP
CRT by NBRC
Basic Life Support- American Heart Association
Advanced Cardiac Life Support- American Heart Association- Current ACLS certification from upon hire or obtain within 6 months of hire (for locations in Kansas,
ACLS is required within 1 year of hire/transfer date).
Pediatric Advanced Life Support- Current PALS certification upon hire or obtain within 6 months of hire
Neonatal Resuscitation Program- Current NRP certification upon hire or obtain within 6 months of hire
Preferred Associate's Degree
One (1) year of respiratory therapy experience
Where You'll Work
St. Catherine Hospital, located in Garden City, Kansas, was founded by two pioneering physicians and the Dominican Sisters. They created and maintained the spirit that has enabled St. Catherine Hospital employees to develop a thriving health care facility unlike any other in southwest Kansas. Like many of the families and businesses in our community, our roots run deep - 85 years of excellence and counting. Residents of Garden City enjoy life in a relaxed, small-town (population approx. 30,000) with a zoo, several parks, golf courses, modern shopping and more.
Worksite address
garden city, KS, 67846, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.