RRT Registered Respiratory Therapist

Company: Ascension
Location: Wichita
Posted on: September 15, 2021

Job Description:

We Are Hiring:

RRT Registered Respiratory Therapist

Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita

Full time, Night shift, 3 12hr shifts with rotating weekends/holidays

 

$6,000 Sign on Bonus (requires 2 year commitment) 

 

"I believe that our department embodies the core values of Ascension. We work together to care for our patients. We gladly teach and mentor students. We serve the most vulnerable from premature infants to geriatric patients and do so with integrity, dedication, and creativity." - Curtis Kidwell, RRT, CPFT, RN - Manager, Respiratory Care

 

We are thankful for our Respiratory Therapists who work in a variety of places - from the ER, ICU, neonatal, pediatric, and adults, and respond to a variety of situations - educating patient on pulmonary issues, drawing ABG samples, itubating a patient, monitoring a patient's venilator, etc., while being reassuring and steadfast to our patients, families, and associates. 

 

 

What will you get?

• Generous Sign On Bonus
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, Retirement, PTO, and more!
• Tuition Reimbursement
• We are a qualified employer for the Federal Loan Forgiveness program as a non-profit organization
• Power of Purpose
• Leading with Mission
• Professional Development

Now more than ever, our Ascension care teams are all united by a common goal: to provide compassionate, personalized care for all - especially now, when our communities need us most. And as the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) continues and the ongoing impact remains uncertain, we invite heroes like you, to join us as we continue to provide care for our patients and communities without interruption.

 

Our benefits and culture are two aspects of Via Christi that we feel set us apart. We offer tuition reimbursement that is available to both part-time and full-time associates in any position. Other reasons to join the Via Christi team include:

• More Than a Job: Working for Ascension is more than just a job. It’s a career where your talent and passion for delivering quality healthcare can make a difference for patients, team members, and the community.
• Opportunity for You to Impact Your Local Community: In the 2019 fiscal year, Ascension provided $2 billion in care of persons living in poverty and other community benefit programs. In the last several years, Ascension Via Christi has provided $77 million in community benefit.

• A Passionate Team: Ascension associates are leaders who follow their heart.  We give, grow, connect and provide care; together as a team we are committed to our mission of serving the poor and vulnerable.

What You Will Do:

Provide evaluation of and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.

• Assess patients for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develop a plan of care based on diagnosis.
• Implement and monitor patient care plan and equipment. Monitor, record and communicate patients condition. Perform advanced respiratory care modalities.
• Evaluate respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcome.
• Educate the patient and family about the health condition and provides information about community support groups and other available programs.
• Respond to emergency resuscitation team code.

What You Will Need:

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

• BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 3 Months (90days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
• Respiratory Therapist specializing in Registered credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
• Respiratory Therapist credentialed from the Kansas Board of Healing Arts required.

 

Education:

 

• High School Diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Technical degree required.

Additional Preferences:

No additional preferences.

Why Join Our Team:

For more than 125 years, Ascension Via Christi has been providing caregivers rewarding careers. As the largest provider of health services in Kansas, Ascension Via Christi offers competitive pay and benefits, professional and personal training and development and an innovative work environment. We aim to care for our associates so they can focus on providing compassionate, personalized care to our patients, with special attention to those most in need. If you are looking to make an immediate impact in your community, we invite you to apply today.

When you join Ascension, you join a team of over 160,000 individuals across the country committed to a Mission of serving others and providing compassionate, personalized care to all. Our inclusive culture, continuing education programs, career coaches and benefit offerings are just a few of the resources and tools that team members can use to create a rewarding career path. In fact, Ascension spent nearly $46 million in tuition assistance alone to support associate growth and development. If you are looking for a career where you can grow and make a difference in your community, we invite you to join our team today.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:

Ascension Via Christi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer. Associates and Applicants receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.

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