Prime Healthcare

Acquires and reorganizes underperforming hospitals

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Part-timeKansas City, KS, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A state Respiratory Care Practitioner license is required.
A current Basic Life Support certificate from the American Heart Association is required upon hire and must be maintained.
Registered Respiratory Therapist certification from the National Board for Respiratory Care is required.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification is required within 60 days of hire and must be maintained.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification is required within 60 days of hire and must be maintained.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification is required within 60 days of hire and must be maintained.
A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

Provide inhalation therapies, oxygen therapy, and aerosol medications to help patients breathe more easily.
Conduct pulmonary function tests and arterial blood gas analyses to assess lung capacity and gas exchange.
Set up, monitor, and adjust ventilators and other life-supporting equipment for patients who cannot breathe independently.
Participate in rapid response emergencies by providing airway management, performing intubations, and resuscitating patients in critical situations.
Assess patients’ respiratory status, monitor their progress, and adjust treatment plans as needed.
Clean, sterilize, and maintain respiratory equipment to prevent infections and ensure patient safety.

Desired Qualifications

Two years of experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner is preferred.
An associate degree or Bachelor of Science degree is preferred.

Overview

Department: Respiratory Therapy
Employment Type:Per Diem (PD / PRN)

Shift’s Available: Days

Hours: 12-hour shifts – 7:00am to 7:00pm

Location: Providence Medical Center Kansas City, KS

**If you are a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT), Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) you are encouraged to apply for this position!

We are seeking a Respiratory Therapist, internally referred to as our Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT).The Respiratory Therapist, also known as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP II), plays a crucial role in the care and management of patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders. They assist patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions in achieving optimal respiratory function and improving their quality of life.This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PD/PRN as needed.

Responsibilities

Will provide treatments such as inhalation therapies, oxygen therapy, and aerosol medications to help patients breathe more easily
Conduct tests like pulmonary function tests and arterial blood gas analysisto assess lung capacity and gas exchange in patients
Set up, monitor, and adjust ventilators and other life-supporting equipment for patients who cannot breathe independently
May be part of a rapid response team in emergencies, which you will provide airway management, perform intubations, and resuscitate patients in critical situations
Assess patients' respiratory status, monitor their progress, and make adjustments to treatment plans as needed
Ensure that all respiratory equipment is properly cleaned, sterilized, and maintained to prevent infections and ensure patient safety

Qualifications

State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License required
Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required
2 years experience as an RCP preferred
ACLS certificate within 60 days of hire and maintain current
NRP certificate within 60 days of hire and maintain current
PALS certificate within 60 days of hire and maintain current
Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred
High School Diploma or equivalent is required

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

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Employment Status

Per Diem
Shift

Days
Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

About the Company

Prime Healthcare

Acquires and reorganizes underperforming hospitals

Prime Healthcare operates a network of hospitals and outpatient centers across the United States, concentrating on turning around financially struggling facilities. It invests in infrastructure and technology, restructures operations, and negotiates payer terms (including pursuing higher out-of-network reimbursements) to improve financial performance, and it manages both for-profit hospitals and not-for-profit facilities through the Prime Healthcare Foundation. The company aims to raise clinical quality and patient safety while expanding access in hundreds of communities, though it has faced legal and regulatory scrutiny over billing practices and service-line decisions. Its goal is to stabilize and improve the financial and clinical performance of underperforming hospitals so they can continue serving their communities.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: Debt Financing
Total funding: $2.2B
Headquarters: Ontario, CA
Founded: 2001

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