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Respiratory Therapist CRT

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The University of Kansas Health System

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United States , Olathe

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The Registered Respiratory Therapist performs respiratory care interventions in accordance with the standards established by the American Association of Respiratory Care Clinical Practice Guidelines and OMC Respiratory Care Policy. Under the supervision of the Director/Supervisor and upon a physician's order, the Registered Respiratory Therapist assesses the cardiopulmonary status of patients of all ages (neonate through geriatric) and provides various types of respiratory diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, based on individual patient needs. An integral function of this position is providing patient education to enhance wellness.

Job Responsibility:

  • Demonstrates proficiency in administration of physician-prescribed aerosol medication therapy, oxygen therapy and appropriate airway humidity therapy
  • Demonstrates proficiency in care and management of patients receiving mechanical ventilation
  • Demonstrates proficiency in performing electrocardiograms and assessment of basic rhythms and serious arrhythmias
  • Demonstrates proficiency in performing ECG's to obtain the most accurate results possible
  • Processes ECG results in accordance with Departmental policy
  • Demonstrates proficiency in instructing and performing therapies with the goal of mobilizing respiratory secretions and improving spontaneous ventilatory efforts
  • Performs initial and follow-up assessments pertaining to respiratory care with skill
  • Evaluates client's response to prescribed therapy in an on-going manner and communicates information, as needed, to medical staff
  • Consistently incorporates patient education regarding common lung diseases, prescribed medications and plan of care into routine patient care and treatment
  • Demonstrates proficiency in care and management of patients receiving mechanical ventilation by consistently choosing appropriate settings
  • Demonstrates proficiency in the use of non-invasive ventilation, tailoring therapy to best meet individual patient needs
  • Demonstrates proficiency in establishing, maintaining and caring for patients with artificial airways
  • Works cooperatively with members of the Cardiology staff to assume responsibilities for ECGs when assigned
  • Assists the health care team with a confident, calm demeanor in the resuscitation of an infant
  • Communicates in a professional manner with the physician when recommending modifications in the respiratory care plan
  • Demonstrates expertise in implementing, assessing results and acting appropriately on results of various pulmonary diagnostic tests and monitors
  • Demonstrates proficiency in assisting physician with therapeutic and basic diagnostic bronchoscopies
  • Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department

Requirements:

  • Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) within 120 Days
  • CPR/ AED/ BLS - Other BLS upon Hire
  • Licensed Respiratory Therapist (RT) - State Board of Healing Arts upon Hire
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist(RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) upon Hire
  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA) within 120 Days
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) within 120 Days

Nice to have:

  • Bachelors Degree Respiratory Therapy, Math, or Science field
  • 1 or more years of experience as an RRT in a hospital setting
  • 3 or more years of experience as an RRT in adult critical care, neonatal care, and emergency department patient care

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 20, 2026

Employment Type:
Parttime
Work Type:
On-site work
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