Respiratory Therapist, Cardiac Rehab, PT, FTE

Job Details

Job Location:

Amberwell Atchison
- Atchison, KS 66002

Position Type:
Part Time
- Benefit Eligible

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Travel Percentage:
None

Job Shift: Day

Job Category:
Respiratory Therapy

The Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Respiratory Therapist (CRRT) is a specialized allied health professional who designs and implements custom treatment plans for patients with chronic heart and lung conditions. They evaluate respiratory function, monitor vitals during therapeutic exercises, and manage equipment such as oxygen therapies and ventilators to improve patients’ overall quality of life.

• Patient Assessment:
  Conduct initial evaluations and ongoing physical assessments, measuring blood pressure, heart rate, and oxygen levels before, during, and after exercise.
• Cardiac Monitoring:
  Interpret ECG to monitor heart rhythms and watch for signs of exercise intolerance, arrhythmias, or ischemia.
• Patient
  
  Education:
  
  Develop individualized recovery plans and educate patients/families on heart‑healthy habits, medications, and diet.
• Emergency Response:
  Prepare for and initiate ACLS and emergency care protocols if patients experience adverse cardiac events.

Work closely with a wider medical team, including exercise physiologists, dietitians, and cardiologists.

• Minimum
  
  Required Experience:
  
  None
• Preferred Experience:
  
  One year critical care or cardiac care experience as an RT

• Minimum Required
  
  Education:
  
  Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program (Associate's or Bachelor's degree).
• Preferred Education:
  
  Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care

• Minimum Required Licenses: KSBHA license
• Minimum Required Credentials:
  Certified Respiratory Therapist from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Preferred Credentials:
  Registered Respiratory Therapy from the NBRC.

• Minimum
  
  Required:
  
  BLS, ACLS