Sign-On Bonus : $7,500.00
Department : Respiratory Care
Schedule : Full Time, 36 hours weekly, 6pm - 6am
Hospital : Ascension Via Christi Manhattan
Location : 1823 College Avenue Manhattan, Kansas 66502
About the Company
Ascension Via Christi Manhattan is dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare services. Our mission is to deliver compassionate care and support to our patients and their families, fostering a culture of inclusivity and respect.
About the Role
The Respiratory Care department is seeking a dedicated professional to provide evaluation and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies. This role involves assessing patients, developing care plans, and implementing advanced respiratory care modalities.
Responsibilities
- Provide evaluation of and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.
- Assess patients for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develop a plan of care based on diagnosis.
- Implement and monitor patient care plan and equipment.
- Monitor, record and communicate patients' condition.
- Perform advanced respiratory care modalities.
- Evaluate respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcome.
- Educate the patient and family about the health condition and provide information about community support groups and other available programs.
- Respond to emergency resuscitation team code.
Qualifications
Licensure / Certification / Registration :
BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.Respiratory Therapist specializing in Registered credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.Respiratory Therapist credentialed from the Kansas Board of Healing Arts required.Education :
High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree / Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.Required Skills
Strong clinical assessment skills.Ability to develop and implement patient care plans.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Preferred Skills
Experience in a hospital setting.Knowledge of respiratory care equipment and modalities.Pay range and compensation package
Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Ascension Via Christi Manhattan is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our workforce and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
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