Job Details

Join our dedicated team as a Full-Time NICU Respiratory Therapist at AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, where you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families.

At AdventHealth, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional care and supporting one another through comprehensive benefits and perks:

• Magnet Recognition: Proud recipient as recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center since January 2019.
• Immediate Benefits: Enjoy benefits and PTO available from day one.
• Career Development: Opportunities for professional growth.
• Whole Person Wellbeing: Resources focused on your overall well-being.
• Mental Health Support: Access to resources and guidance for mental health.
• Faith-Based Care: Serving the Kansas City community since 1962.

We invite you to become part of a community that champions the holistic care of each person—spiritually, emotionally, and physically. At AdventHealth, you'll find your place where you can thrive and be valued for your unique contributions.

Schedule: 12-hour shifts, including weekends from 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM.

Location: AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, 9100 West 74th Street, Merriam, KS 66204.

As a Respiratory Therapist, you will:

• Provide direct respiratory care across various departments following established protocols.
• Be knowledgeable in both routine and critical care respiratory practices.
• Assess and evaluate patient conditions to recommend appropriate changes in care.

Your role will require immediate responses to emergencies, thorough patient assessments, and performing procedures in alignment with physician orders and protocols.

Your Contributions Will Include:

• Quickly responding to emergency situations and ensuring timely assessments and interventions.
• Maintaining readiness of emergency supplies and equipment.
• Performing and interpreting ABG procedures while taking appropriate follow-up actions.
• Utilizing the AIDET communication model (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank) consistently with patients and families.
• Demonstrating proficiency with various respiratory devices, including Ventilators and Incentive Spirometry.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree or technical school graduate.
• One year of relevant experience.
• Certification in Pulmonary Function Technology preferred.
• Current Kansas Respiratory Therapist License.
• BCLS certification through the American Heart Association.
• NRP certification if working in the NICU.

This is an opportunity to join a supportive environment that values your skills and expertise. Apply today to be part of our mission to extend the healing ministry of Christ!