Overview Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community! Providence Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference. Providence Medical Center, located near I-435 and Parallel Pkwy in Kansas City, Kansas, offers an extensive array of diagnostic and medical care. Key services include nationally recognized cardiovascular care, critical care, surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedics, pulmonary services, 24/7 emergency services and wound care center. The hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and is a member of Prime Healthcare. For more information visitwww.providencekc.comor call 913-596-4000. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics. If you need special accommodation for the application process, please contact Human Resources. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_screen\_reader\_10\_20.pdf Responsibilities We are seeking aCertified Respiratory Therapist (Nights),also referred to as our Respiratory Care Practitioner I (RCP I) at Providence Medical Center a member of Prime Healthcare. The Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) is someone who carries out respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as directed by the medical and cardiopulmonary directors, based on physician orders. They focus on assessing, planning, implementing, and documenting care while considering the specific needs of patients based on age and population, in the absence of a supervisor. Shift’s Available: Nights($3 to $5 per hour diff in pay) Employment Type:Full-time **If you are a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) you are encouraged to apply for this position! Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to): + will provide treatments such as inhalation therapies, oxygen therapy, and aerosol medications to help patients breathe more easily + conduct tests like pulmonary function tests and arterial blood gas analysis to assess lung capacity and gas exchange in patients + set up, monitor, and adjust ventilators and other life-supporting equipment for patients who cannot breathe independently + may be part of a rapid response team in emergencies, which you will provide airway management, perform intubations, and resuscitate patients in critical situations + assess patients' respiratory status, monitor their progress, and make adjustments to treatment plans as needed + ensure that all respiratory equipment is properly cleaned, sterilized, and maintained to prevent infections and ensure patient safety Qualifications Education and Work Experience + State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License required + Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current + 2 years experience as a RCP preferred + ACLS certificate within 60 days of hire and maintain current + NRP certificate preferred + PALS certificate within 60 days of hire and maintain current + Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree required. If there is no Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science Degree, a high school diploma or equivalent is required #LI-JJ3 Connect With Us! (https://careers-primehealthcare.icims.com/jobs/174959/certified-respiratory-therapist-%28nights%29/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in\_iframe=1&hashed=-336024306) FacilityProvidence Medical Center LocationUS-KS-Kansas City ID2024-174959 CategoryClinical Tech Position TypeFull Time ShiftNights Job TypeNon-Exempt