Job Description

Sign-On Bonus: $7,500.00

Department: Respiratory Care

Schedule: Monday - Friday flexible hours 8am - 5pm, alternating on-call nights and weekends

Hospital: Ascension Via Christi Manhattan Home Medical

Location: 2439 Claflin Rd Manhattan, Kansas 66502

About the Company

Ascension Via Christi Manhattan is dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare services. Our mission is to deliver compassionate care and support to our patients and their families, fostering a culture of inclusivity and respect.

About the Role

The Respiratory Care department is seeking a dedicated professional to provide evaluation and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies. This role involves assessing patients, developing care plans, and implementing advanced respiratory care modalities.

Responsibilities

• Provide evaluation of and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.
• Assess patients for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develop a plan of care based on diagnosis.
• Implement and monitor patient care plan and equipment.
• Monitor, record and communicate patients' condition.
• Perform advanced respiratory care modalities.
• Evaluate respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcome.
• Educate the patient and family about the health condition and provide information about community support groups and other available programs.
• Respond to emergency resuscitation team code.

Qualifications

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Respiratory Therapist specializing in Registered credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
• Respiratory Therapist credentialed from the Kansas Board of Healing Arts required.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Required Skills

• Strong clinical assessment skills.
• Ability to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in a hospital setting.
• Knowledge of respiratory care equipment and modalities.

Pay range and compensation package

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Ascension Via Christi Manhattan is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our workforce and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

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