Job Description​

We are looking for a Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT / Respiratory Care Practitioner to join our Respiratory Therapy team that supports our 12 bed ICU, our NICU, active non-trauma Emergency department and the Code Blue/Rapid Response Team.  We are looking for someone with their RRT that is passionate about patient care, teamwork, continuous learning and growing within your field.  

Our leaders support and encourage employees to take their careers to the next level so as a respiratory therapist you will have a career ladder to provide growth and involvement in the entity.  The position supports system facility and department growth and quality through participation in performance improvement activities, continuing education and professional growth. 

Responsibilities:

· Performing all aspects of the scope of practice of a respiratory therapist and where applicable cardiopulmonary scope of practice.

· Evaluating and performing diagnostic, therapeutic and metabolic testing in accordance with physician orders and respiratory medical protocols.

· Performing or assisting in a wide variety of  procedures including but not limited to endotracheal intubation, extubations, and bed-side bronchoscopy.

· Conducting patient assessment, treatment planning, therapeutic interventions analysis and reporting of clinical response. 

· Evaluating appropriateness of medical orders, transporting patients requiring mechanical ventilation or airway protection and assuring safe operations of devices in MRI. 

· Maintaining proficiency in the application of mechanical ventilation modalities, Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation, Continuous Positive Airway Pressure and Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure. 

· Working in collaboration with the medical staff and other members of the health care team to support efficient, cost effective and quality patient and family care as well as providing patient and family education and discharge planning. 

Our Respiratory Therapy team is known for taking pride in their work and for having a culture of kindness so we are looking for someone that would be able to work effectively and collaboratively with nursing, physicians and other team members. This position requires strong communication and organizational skills so you can build patient rapport easily

Benefits:

• Health, Vision and Dental
• Leave of Absence, PTO, Extended Sick Leave, and various Welfare plans
• Flex and Health Savings Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• Tuition and Education Reimbursement
• Retirement Options
   

Saint Luke’s North Hospital–Barry Road has set the standard for patient satisfaction and convenient inpatient care. Between our Barry Road and Smithville campuses, Saint Luke’s North Hospital offers more than 160 patient beds and more than 20 specialized health care services.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion and providing the highest level of care to patients and communities we serve.  Our system’s outstanding clinical outcomes, reputation, exceptional customer service, dedication to research and innovation, and state-the-art facilities and technology are just some of the reasons why Saint Luke’s is one of the best places to work.  

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"The best place to get care. The best place to give care." That is the Saint Luke's vision and, whether in a hospital, clinic, practice, or office, our more than 12,000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Saint Luke's employees are proud of our rich history and heritage, and that we remain the only faith-based, nonprofit, locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining Saint Luke's means joining a team of exceptional professionals who always strive for excellence in patient care. Take this opportunity to do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive work space where all voices matter.

Join the Kansas City region's premiere provider of health services. Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire only non-tobacco users.