Registered Respiratory Therapist - Short Term Option
Company: Ascension
Location: Manhattan
Posted on: March 8, 2023
Job Description:
Details
- Department:Float Staffing Respiratory Therapy
- Schedule:Full time Night shift
- Hospital:Ascension Via Christi
- Location:Manhattan, KansasBenefitsPaid time off (PTO)Various
health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits
including employer match plansLong-term & short-term
disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave &
adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your
community*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary
by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: PRN,
Short-Term Option, etc.). Connect with your Talent Advisor today
for additional specifics.ResponsibilitiesProvide evaluation of and
care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.
- Assess patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment
and develop a plan of care based on diagnosis.
- Implement and monitor patient care plan and equipment. Monitor,
record and communicate patient condition. Perform advanced
respiratory care modalities.
- Evaluate respiratory practice, administration of medication,
and treatment based on patient outcome.
- Educate the patient and family about the health condition and
provides information about community support groups and other
available programs.
- Respond to emergency resuscitation team
codeRequirementsLicensure / Certification / Registration:
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or
job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American
Red Cross accepted.
- Respiratory Therapist specializing in Registered credentialed
from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required.
- Licensed Respiratory Therapist credentialed from the Kansas
Board of Healing Arts required.
- Respiratory Therapist specializing in Registered credentialed
from the Kansas Board of Healing Arts obtained prior to hire date
or job transfer date required.
- Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or
American Red Cross accepted.
- Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation
credentialed from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
preferred.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart
Association or American Red Cross accepted. Education:
- High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or
Associates degree, or Bachelors degree required.
- Masters degree preferred. Work Experience:
- 5 years of experience required.
- 2 years of leadership or management experience required.
- 10 years of experience preferred.
- 5 years of leadership or management experience preferred.Why
Join Our TeamAscension Via Christi caregivers have been caring for
and providing healing to Kansas communities for more than 135
years. As the largest healthcare provider in Kansas, we offer
career opportunities across a number of hospitals, clinics, therapy
centers and home health services.Ascension is a leading non-profit,
faith-based national health system made up of over 150,000
associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140
hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.Our
Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension.
Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a
positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than
jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of
the people around you.Equal Employment Opportunity
EmployerAscension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO)
to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race,
color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual
orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability,
marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any
other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in
accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.For
further information, view the poster or poster.Please note that
Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who
have applied for a position using our official application. Be on
alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will
not solicit money or banking information from applicants.This
employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification
Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more
information.
Keywords: Ascension, Manhattan , Registered Respiratory Therapist - Short Term Option, Healthcare , Manhattan, Kansas
Didn't find what you're looking for? Search again!
Loading more jobs...