Neonatal (NICU) Respiratory Therapist Job at The University of Kansas Health System (Kansas City)

Job Description

The Respiratory Therapist, RRT I is responsible for performing patient care activities and other tasks that contribute to high-quality, safe, and effective patient care, such as executing protocols, administering respiratory care, and educating patients, families, students, and other care providers.

Job Responsibility

Administers, monitors, and assesses the effectiveness of respiratory care for inpatients and outpatients of all developmental and maturational levels
Uses independent judgement in the application of respiratory care protocols
Maintains a patient-centered focus and supports the mission, goals, and values of the hospital
Follows policies, procedures, and department standards
Interacts with physicians and other health system staff to provide quality, safe, and efficient care
Maintains positive working relations with customers
Educates patients and family members regarding cardio-respiratory topics, medications, equipment, and procedures
Reacts appropriately under high levels of stress
Assists in the oversight of other staff members during advanced procedures
Serves as the acting team leader, as needed
Assists in the orientation, training, and evaluating new graduate RTs, students, and other employees
Participates on the rapid response or code blue teams, as needed
Assist with the ambulation of patients
Moves ventilators and other items around campus
Quickly responds to critical situations including taking stairs to reach emergencies and assist in the removal of patients from the building
Must select a team (within one year of hire/placement in position)

Requirements

Associates Degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent military training/certificate program
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) within 1 Year
Licensed Respiratory Therapist (RT) - State Board of Healing Arts permanent license only upon Hire
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) within 30 Days
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) within 180 Days
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association (AHA) within 180 Days
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) To work independently in the neonatal ICU, therapists must have NRP
Basic computer knowledge

Nice to have

Bachelors Degree in Respiratory Care or related field
Master's Degree in Respiratory Care or related field
Respiratory therapy work experience
Experience in clinical instruction of students
Six months of experience in critical care
Active AARC membership

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