Respiratory Therapist -- Full-time with Sign-on Bonus

Clay County Medical Center is currently offering a competitive wage and benefits package, and a $20,000 sign on bonus for a two-year commitment to this full time position.

General Purpose:

Provide a variety of routine and advanced forms of Respiratory Therapy procedures for the diagnosis, treatment, and care of patients with respiratory dysfunction. The respiratory therapist works under the Respiratory Therapy Manager providing care to patients of all age demographics within established departmental protocols or physician orders.

Essential Duties:

• Assess patient's condition and initiate appropriate therapy within established guidelines.
• Administer inhaled medications, and perform a variety of basic and advanced therapeutic procedures within approved protocols or physician's orders.
• Initiate, operate, maintain, monitor, and ensure safe patient care practices and operation of various respiratory life support devices.
• Act as a member of the interdisciplinary team. Consult with the medical staff and make recommendations regarding patient care.
• Establish an appropriate knowledge of the electronic medical record and maintain accurate patient and departmental records.
• Perform routine equipment cleaning and maintenance according to hospital infection control guidelines.
• Provide disease specific education to patients and their family members. Act as a resource to the medical staff, advocating for the most appropriate treatment for the patient.
• Perform diagnostic testing and therapeutic assessment and treatment to the pulmonary compromised patient.

Qualifications:

Education: Graduate of a CoARC accredited program in Respiratory Therapy. Associates degree required.

License/Certifications: Must hold, and maintain, Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentials from the National Board for Respiratory Care. Must have, or be able to obtain, Kansas Respiratory Therapist licensure.

Must be able to hold and maintain credentials in BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP. ACLS, PALS, and NRP must be obtained within 6 months of hire.

Experience: One year of hospital experience preferred. New graduates are welcome to apply.

Post offer drug screen, physical, and background check required.

About Clay County Medical Center:

Clay County Medical Center is a cutting-edge healthcare facility dedicated to improving the health of the people in our communities by providing quality compassionate care to everyone, every time. We share an important set of values - Compassion, Respect, Integrity, Quality, and Service. These values are the foundation used to support our vision: To be the first choice of patients, physicians, and employees, supporting high-quality care close to home.

Located in Northcentral Kansas we have the Kansas State University campus within a short distance. With Milford and Tuttle Creek Lakes close by there are ample opportunities for the outdoor enthusiast. Kansas City, Topeka, Wichita, and Lincoln Nebraska are all a short distance away. We have the close amenities of city living with the small town atmosphere.