• Respiratory Care Practitioner PRN

    Saint Luke's (Lees Summit, MO)


    Job Description​

    _Join an organization that is growing by leaps and bounds in a position that provides flexibility!_

     

    + PRN Days; 12 hour shifts

    + MO RT license required

    + CRT required

    + RRT preferred

    + BLS preferred

    **The Opportunity** :

     

    Saint Luke’s East in Lee's Summit is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to join our Respiratory Therapy team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to support adult ICU, Medical Surgical, ED, Surgery, OB, and the Code Blue Team. You will perform all aspects of the scope of practice of a respiratory therapist and cardiopulmonary practice, where applicable. Our Respiratory Therapy team is known for taking pride in their work and for having a culture of kindness. This position supports system, facility, and department growth and quality through participation in performance improvement activities, continuing education, and professional growth and development activities along with other duties as assigned.

     

    **Responsibilities** :

    + Performs diagnostic and metabolic testing

    + Patient assessment treatment planning

    + Performs therapeutic interventions analysis and reports on clinical response

    + Works in collaboration with medical staff and other members of the health care team to support efficient cost effective and quality patient and family care

    + Provides patient and family education, along with discharge planning

     

    Why Saint Luke’s?

     

    We believe in creating a collaborative environment, while looking for innovative ways to improve. We offer competitive salaries and benefits packages to all eligible employees:

     

    + Medical health plans

    + Tuition reimbursement

    + Leave of Absence, PTO, Extended Sick Leave, and various Welfare plans

    + Retirement contributions

    + Employee Assistance Program

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    Job Requirements

    Applicable Experience:

    Less than 1 year

     

    Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross, Licensed Respiratory Therapist (MO) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Academy of Pediatrics, Reg Respiratory Therapist (NBRC) - The National Board for Respiratory Care

     

    Associate Degree

    Job Details

    PRN

    Day (United States of America)

     

    _The best place to get care. The best place to give care_** **. Saint Luke’s 12,000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Our employees are proud to work for the only faith-based, nonprofit, locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining Saint Luke’s means joining a team of exceptional professionals who strive for excellence in patient care. Do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive workspace where all voices matter.

     

    Join the Kansas City region's premiere provider of health services. Equal Opportunity Employer.