Respiratory Therapist

Company: Via Christi Health System
Location: Manhattan
Posted on: March 26, 2020

Job Description:

We Are Hiring

Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Care

Full-Time, Nights

Ascension Via Christi - Manhattan,KS

NIght shift 6AM-6PM

Why Join Ascension?

Ascension Via Christi Health has a rich history of serving the people of Kansas and the surrounding region, which dates back more than 125 years to the healing ministries of our founding congregations. Today, our integrated health system - with hospitals, physician clinics, therapy centers and other health services - is the largest healthcare provider in Kansas.

Ascension is a faith-based healthcare organization dedicated to transformation through innovation across the continuum of care. As one of the leading non-profit and Catholic health systems in the U.S., Ascension is committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, especially to those most in need. In FY2018, Ascension provided nearly $2 billion in care of persons living in poverty and other community benefit programs.

What You Will Do

As an associate with Via Christi Health, you will have the opportunity to provide evaluation of and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.

Responsibilities:

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• Assesses patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develops a plan of care based on diagnosis.
• Implements and monitors patient care plan and equipment. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition. Performs advanced respiratory care modalities.
• Evaluates respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcome.
• Educates the patient and family about the health condition and provides information about community support groups and other available programs.
• Responds to emergency resuscitation team code.
  
  What You Will NeedLicenses/Certifications/Registration:
  
  
  • Required Credential(s):
    
    
    
    
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    • BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA)
    • Respiratory Therapist specializing in Registered
    • Respiratory Therapist credentialed from the Kansas Board of Healing Arts
      
      
      Education:
      
      
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      • Diploma
        
        
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        • High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Technical degree required
          
          
          Work Experience:
          
          
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          • None required.
            
            Equal Employment Opportunity
            Via Christi Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer. Applicants receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.Please see the link below for more information.http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdfEEO is the Law Poster Supplementhttp://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/ofccp_eeo_supplement_final_jrf_qa_508c.pdf
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