Overview
Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Respiratory Therapist (RT) in Topeka, KS.
Why Join Us?
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better
Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.-
People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
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Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
Get to Know Your Team:
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The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus, a part of a rich legacy of compassionate care since 1909, now offers 378 licensed beds, a history of innovation, and strong community support.
Responsibilities
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Coordinate the safe delivery, appropriate and effective respiratory treatment to critical and non-critical patients in accordance to current standards of practice, physician's orders, staffing levels and organizational policies
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Provide direct invasive and non-invasive cardiopulmonary exams and procedures
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Attend professional meetings and maintains credentials and/or licensure
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Communicate and listen effectively with internal and external customers; effectively understands instructions and shares knowledge
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Cooperate and interact with leaders, peers, other departments and all customer groups demonstrating our commitment to service
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
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Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy
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RRT by the NBRC and licensure by the State Board of Healing Arts
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BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
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One year Clinical Experience