Respiratory Therapist Nights NICU experienced

Position: Respiratory Therapist Full Time Nights NICU experienced
Location: La Cygne

Respiratory Therapist Full Time Nights NICU experienced at Advent Health Shawnee Mission summary:
Experienced Respiratory Therapist providing specialized respiratory care to patients, including NICU support, during full-time night shifts at Advent Health Shawnee Mission. Skilled in emergency response, respiratory therapy procedures, and operation of advanced respiratory devices like Draeger Ventilator and iVent. Committed to whole-person care encompassing physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being in a hospital setting.
Respiratory Therapist - Advent Health Shawnee Mission
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
• - Received Magnet recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center in January 2019
• - Benefits and PTO available day 1

• Career Development

• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

• Mental Health Resources and Support

• Providing faith-based, whole person care to Kansas City since 1962
Our promise to you:
Joining Advent Health is about being part of something bigger. Its about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. Advent Health is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team.

All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule:

12 hour shifts, including weekends. 6:30pm 7:00am
Shift :
Nights

Location:

Advent Health Shawnee Mission Shawnee Mission, 9100 W 74TH ST, Shawnee Mission, 66204
9100 West 74th Street, Merriam, KS 66204
The community you'll be caring for:
At Advent Health Shawnee Mission, formerly Shawnee Mission Medical Center, you're more than just a number on a chart. You're a whole person, who functions best when physically, emotionally, and spiritually fit. Find whole-person care, dedicated teams and staff, and a wide variety of medical services, all at our hospital in Shawnee Mission, Kansas.
The role you'll contribute:
The Respiratory Therapist provides direct respiratory care to patients in all areas of the hospital as outlined in Pulmonary Services procedure manual. Is knowledgeable in providing and evaluating the routine as well as critical care modes of respiratory care. Responsible for the effective and optimal administration of modalities based upon assessment and evaluation. Provides recommendations and/or changes to care based on patients current status.
The value you'll bring to the team:
Respond to emergency situations immediately, perform appropriate patient assessment and intervention and replace emergency supplies in a timely manner,
Demonstrate understanding of Code Blue and Rapid Response procedures,
Assure code blue intubation and blade boxes are checked daily and after use,
Perform respiratory care procedures according to physician orders, department policy/procedure, and patient care plan
Perform ABGs and process according to department procedure, understand results and take appropriate action
Follows the AIDET model( Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation and Thank) l at all times,
Demonstrate proficiency with multiple devices i.e. EzPAP, Flutter Valve, PEP, Theravest/Smart Vest, Acapella and Incentive Spirometry
Demonstrate ability to initiate and operate the Draeger Ventilator
Demonstrate proficiency in the set-up and operation of the iVent
Demonstrate ability to identify appropriate, initiate and document in hospital IPOCS
Qualifications
The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED:

· Associate's Degree or Graduate of a Technical School

· 1 Years of Experience
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

· Bachelor's Degree

· 1 Years of Position-Related Experience

· American Association of Respiratory Care Certified Pulmonary Function Tech or Registered Pulmonary Function Tech

· 2 years clinical experience for new grads acceptable in lieu of 1 year of work experience
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION

REQUIRED:

· Kansas Respiratory Therapist License

· BCLS obtained through the American Heart Association

· NRP if working in the NICU
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