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Respiratory Therapist

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The University of Kansas Health System

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United States , Great Bend

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The Respiratory Therapist 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, performing home sleep study procedures, and educating patients, families, students, and other care providers.

Job Responsibility:

  • Administers, monitors, and assesses the effectiveness of respiratory care in an efficient and effective manner for inpatients and outpatients of all developmental and maturational levels (neonatal to geriatric) under the supervision of a licensed Respiratory Therapist
  • Uses independent judgement in the application of respiratory care protocols and is self-motivated to take responsible and professional action within the scope of practice
  • Performs home sleep study procedures following all applicable protocols
  • Maintains a patient-centered focus and strives to support the mission, goals, and values of the hospital, department and division
  • Follows policies, procedures, and department standards. Interacts with physicians and other health system staff to provide quality, safe, and efficient care for the patient
  • Maintains positive working relations with customers. Demonstrates mature, sensitive, and effective communications with all age groups, especially under high levels of stress
  • Educates patients and family members of all developmental and maturational levels (neonatal to geriatric) regarding cardio-respiratory topics, medications, equipment, and procedures
  • Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department

Requirements:

  • Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy or equivalent military training program
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) within 30 days of hire
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) within six months of hire
  • Licensed Respiratory Therapist (RT) - State Board of Healing Arts
  • Certified Respiratory Therapist(CRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) within 12 months of their employment date
  • Basic computer knowledge

Nice to have:

  • Bachelors Degree in Respiratory Therapy
  • Master's Degree in Respiratory Therapy
  • Additional respiratory therapy education
  • Additional respiratory therapy work experience
  • Experience in clinical instruction of students
  • Six months of experience in critical care
  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA) within six months of hire

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Job Posted:
February 20, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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