Respiratory Therapist, AHS​/Agency

Job Details

Job Location:

Amberwell Atchison - Atchison, KS 66002
Position Type: PRN (As needed - no set schedule)
Education Level: 2 Year Degree

Travel Percentage :
None

Job Shift: 12 Hour Day
Job Category:
Respiratory Therapy

This position is a Contracted Respiratory Therapist (RT) via AHS Staffing Agency. Flexible contractor positions from 8-24 weeks with very competitive rates.

Assists in the diagnosis, treatment and management of patients with pulmonary disorders. Collects and analyzes sputum, blood, and breath specimens to determine levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other gases. Also measures the lung capacity of a patient to determine if there is impaired function. Performs all respiratory therapy procedures and cardiac diagnostic procedures throughout the hospital.

Education

• 2 year/Associate Degree
• Credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist and licensed by the State of Kansas as a Respiratory Care Practitioner
• BLS
• ACLS
• NRP
• PALS

Experience

• Less than one year

Skills

• Organizational
• Verbal
• Interpersonal
• Customer Relations
• Mathematical
• Analytical
• Grammar/Spelling
• Read/Comprehend written instructions
• Follow verbal instructions
• Computer:
  General working knowledge and Meditech will have to learn the Holter and PFT systems.
• All Cardio-Pulmonary equipment

• Neonate/Infant (Birth-1 year)
• Child / PED (1-11 years)
• Adolescent (12-17 years)
• Adult (18-64 years)
• Geriatric (65+ years)

• Manage stress appropriately
• Make decisions under pressure
• Manage anger/fear/hostility/violence of others appropriately
• Handle multiple priorities
• Work alone
• Work in areas that are confined and/or crowded

• Exposure to potential electrical shock
• Exposure to x-ray/electromagnetic energy
• Exposure to communicable disease
• Exposure to blood and/or body fluids
• CRT (Computer) monitor

• Medium work
  - Exert up to 50 lbs. force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. constantly.
• Stand for 1 hour per day
• Walk for 1-2 hours per day
• Hear alarms/telephone/tape recorder/normal speaking voice
• Have good manual dexterity
• Have good eye/hand/foot coordination
• Have clarity of vision:
  Mid (>20=-