Respiratory Therapist

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One for eligible employees
• Paid Days Off from Day One for eligible employees
• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth 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: PRN

Shift: As Needed 7P-7A or 7A-7P

Location: 7840 W 165^th Street, Overland Park, KS 66223

The community you’ll be caring for:

When you need care, you don’t want to have to travel far. Our dedicated, expert team at AdventHealth South Overland Park, formerly Shawnee Mission Health – Overland Park, provides excellent care to communities of southeastern Johnson County, with 24/7 emergency room services, an advanced imaging center, physical therapy and more.

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 patient’s current status.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Incorporates patient, physician, customer needs and concerns into decision-making and organizational action,
• 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,
• Assures mandatory hospital and department competencies are done annually in a timely manner,
• Demonstrates ability to access department and Medical Center information,
• Perform respiratory care procedures according to physician orders, department policy/procedure, and patient care plan,
• Perform ABG’s and process according to department procedure, understand results and take appropriate action,
• Report critical values per hospital policy
• Demonstrates ability to:
  • operate bedside spirometry equipment,
  • initiate, maintain, and discontinue BIPAP,
  • prepare for and assist with bronchoscopy,
  • show proficiency with multiple devices i.e. EzPAP, Flutter Valve, PEP, Theravest/Smart Vest, Acapella and Incentive Spirometry,
  • initiate and operate the Draeger Ventilator,
  • show proficiency in the set-up and operation of the iVent