Respiratory Therapist PRN Night South Overland Park
AdventHealth
Application
Details
Posted: 14-Mar-23
Location: Overland Park, Kansas
Salary: Open
Categories:
Allied Health
Internal Number: 23004823
Description
Respiratory Therapist PRN – AdventHealth South Overland Park
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
Vision, Medical & Dental Benefits from Day One
Student Loan Repayment Program
Received Magnet® recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center in January 2019
Our promise to you:
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
Schedule: PRN Nights
Shift: PRN Nights
Location: AdventHealth South Overland Park
7820 W 165th Street, Overland Park, KS 66223
The community you’ll be caring for:
When you need care, you don’t want to have to travel far. Our dedicated, expert team at AdventHealth South Overland Park, formerly Shawnee Mission Health – Overland Park, provides excellent care to communities of southeastern Johnson County, with 24/7 emergency room services, an advanced imaging center, physical therapy and more.
The role you’ll contribute:
The Respiratory Therapist provides direct respiratory care to patients in all areas of the hospital as outlined in Pulmonary Services procedure manual. Is knowledgeable in providing and evaluating the routine as well as critical care modes of respiratory care. Responsible for the effective and optimal administration of modalities based upon assessment and evaluation. Provides recommendations and/or changes to care based on patient’s current status.
The value you’ll bring to the team:
Incorporates patient, physician, customer needs and concerns into decision-making and organizational action.
Respond to emergency situations immediately, perform appropriate patient assessment and intervention and replace emergency supplies in a timely manner,
Demonstrate understanding of Code Blue and Rapid Response procedures.
Assure code blue intubation and blade boxes are checked daily and after use.
Perform respiratory care procedures according to physician orders, department policy/procedure, and patient care plan.
Qualifications
The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:
Associate’s Degree
Up to 1 Year of Experience
Kansas Respiratory Therapist License
BCLS obtained through the American Heart Association
NRP within 12 months of hire date
CRT (Certified Respiratory Therapist)
2 years clinical experience for new grads acceptable in lieu of 1 year of work experience
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.
At AdventHealth, Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ is our mission. It calls us to be His hands and feet in helping people feel whole. Our story is one of hope — one that strives to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Our more than 80,000 skilled and compassionate caregivers in hospitals, physician practices, outpatient clinics, urgent care centers, skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies and hospice centers are committed to providing individualized, wholistic care.
The American Thoracic Society improves global health by advancing research, patient care, and public health in pulmonary disease, critical illness, and sleep disorders. Founded in 1905 to combat TB, the ATS has grown to tackle asthma, COPD, lung cancer, sepsis, acute respiratory distress, and sleep apnea, among other diseases.
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