Respiratory Therapist
Overland Park, Kansas
Saint Luke's South Hospital

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Care Therapist

Location: Overland Park, Kansas
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 8 weeks

Job Description

• Work schedule: 2 shifts of 12 hours (7 PM - 7 AM), 4 weekends every 6 weeks
• Work settings include Adult Critical Care and Emergency Department
• Responsibilities include airway management, suctioning, pulmonary hygiene, sputum specimen collection, tracheostomy care, ventilator management, and medication administration
• Patient care for conditions such as ARDS, aspiration, COVID, cystic fibrosis, fresh tracheostomy, and pneumonia
• Use of various respiratory equipment and medication delivery systems including nebulizers, oxygen therapy, BiPAP, CPAP, and ventilators
• Professional skills required include ABG interpretation and chest physiotherapy

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Kansas
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Care Therapist (RRT), with experience within the last year
• Current BLS certification
• Certification from NBSTSA or NCCT
• Proficient in airway management devices and suctioning
• Experience caring for patients with COVID, cystic fibrosis, and fresh tracheostomy
• Skilled in oxygen therapy including high flow nasal cannula (HFNC)
• Competent in ventilator troubleshooting, including managing high pressure alarms
• Experience with weaning patients from mechanical ventilation
• Knowledgeable in chest physiotherapy techniques, including vest therapy
• Ability to draw arterial blood gases (ABG)
• Skilled in direct intubation and oral airway placement
• Experience assisting with or performing bronchoscopy

Work Environment & Expectations

• Floating between departments, units, and facilities may be required within scope of practice
• Weekend shifts required (approximately every 3rd weekend or 4 weekend shifts per schedule period)
• First-time travelers accepted
• Locals within the area are accepted
• No block scheduling accommodation
• Maximum of 7 days off between shifts (RTO restrictions)
• Guaranteed minimum of 3 shifts per 13 weeks

Additional Compliance & Documentation

• Background checks including statewide, nationwide, and international (if applicable)
• Education verification required prior to start
• Various facility-specific documents and acknowledgements (e.g., HIPAA, confidentiality, hand hygiene, dress code) must be completed prior to start and updated annually
• Annual regulatory compliance education and training modules required
• State-specific searches and registrations may be required depending on assignment location

Summary

This is a travel Respiratory Care Therapist position requiring at least 2 years of experience, state licensure, and multiple certifications. The role involves critical care and emergency department settings with a focus on advanced respiratory care skills and ventilator management. Candidates must be prepared for weekend shifts and floating between units. Comprehensive background checks, immunizations, and compliance documentation are mandatory.

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