Registered Respiratory Therapist

Job Description

*Sign-on Bonus Available! *

At NRH, we want to ensure your needs are met. We offer a variety of comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans along with some unique benefits including:

* Student Loan Repayment
* Tuition Assistance
* Generous Paid Time Off including Extended Illness Benefit
* KPERS Retirement
* Identity Theft Protection Discounts
* Life Insurance options
* Long and short-term disability
* Flex Spending Account
* Accident and Cancer coverage
* Shift and weekend pay differentials

We are seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our team at Newman Regional Health, the largest and most clinically capable Critical Access Hospital in Kansas. Our Cardiopulmonary Services department offers state of the art equipment, a collaborative team environment, and the opportunity to work with patients of all ages across the hospital. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional care 24/7 while upholding values of quality, service, and growth. Ready to make a difference? Apply today!

*Competitive salary based on experience.*

This is a full-time 12-hour shift 7p-7a position that does require some weekends and holidays.

*Responsibilities*

* Conduct thorough patient assessments to determine respiratory needs and develop appropriate care plans.
* Administer respiratory therapy treatments, including ventilator management and airway interventions.
* Collaborate with healthcare teams in critical care settings to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
* Maintain accurate medical records and documentation in compliance with hospital protocols.
* Provide education and support to patients and families regarding respiratory health and treatment options.
* Stay current with certifications, including STABLE, CPR, ACLS, PALS, RRT, and NRP, to ensure high-quality care.

Successful candidates:

* Graduate of an AMA approved school of respiratory therapy, therapist program
* Registered by the State of Kansas as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP)
* Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or RRT eligible
* Current ACLS, NRP, PALS, and STABLE certification desirable
* Must be able to perform CPR, current CPR registration required

_*About Newman Regional Health: *__Centrally located within the city of Emporia, Newman Regional Health is a 25-bed non-profit critical access hospital owned by the people of Lyon County. Newman Regional Health is a teaching hospital, and is home to the ESU Newman Division of Nursing. We are committed to improving the health of the communities we serve by providing high-quality care. We are continually recognized as one of the Top 10 hospitals in Kansas and one of the Top 50 Critical Access Hospitals in the United States. _

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 36 – 40 per week

Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible schedule
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Retirement plan
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance



License/Certification:
* PALS Certification (Required)
* CPR Certification (Required)
* ACLS Certification (Required)

Ability to Relocate:
* Emporia, KS 66801: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person6559695857610910?sf=8CU00