Respiratory Care Specialist

The Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT) is part of a team empowered to perform independently delivering prescribed therapy and evaluating patient response. The Therapist has the ability to respond promptly to changes to achieve optimal respiratory care being delivered to patients and affecting the quality of patient care. This position is responsible for independently performing respiratory care procedures which requires the ability to interpret physician orders, assess patient needs, deliver prescribed therapy and evaluate patient response. This includes invasive procedures that may be performed with minimal supervision and minor assistance in patient care units and critical care areas. Therapists will serve in a consulting role by communicating suggestions to other members of the clinical team regarding the respiratory care delivered to patients in all areas of the hospital. The position requires the ability to respond promptly to changes in workload and make adjustments in assignments as needed to achieve optimal productivity, efficacy and quality patient care.

Benefits Information:

We offer a wide variety of benefits to their employees. They include vacation-ETO and sick time-EIB, Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, 401(k) and many more. Below is a complete list of benefits offered.

• Earned Time Off
• Extended Illness Bank
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Group Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Retirement Plan 401(k)
• Tuition Assistance
• Student Lon Forgiveness Program
• Holiday Pay
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• PACE Educational Funds
• On Site Fitness Center
• Employee Assistance Program
• ETO Donation Fund
• ETO Sell-Back
• Employee Pharmacy, Payroll Deduction, and Discount Services
• Wellness Program
• College Partnership Discounts
• Leadership Growth Opportunities
• Diversity Committee
• Free Sleeping Rooms
• Nurse Residency Program
• Gift Shop Discount

Requirements

• Associate degree in Respiratory Care from an accredited program - Required

• 1-year Respiratory Care experience - Preferred ***Will consider New Grads!***
• Current Kansas license or eligible for Kansas license - Required
• Registered Respiratory Therapist credential from the NBRC - Required

Certification Requirements

• NBRC

State License Requirements

• Kansas

Interesting Facts about the Area:

• It's located in the middle of the U.S. – the same distance – 1,490 miles from Los Angeles and New York City.
• There are 23 parks, four golf courses (two public), eight museums and galleries and 240 civic clubs and organizations.
• The climate is typical for the Midwest: average annual rainfall is about 30 inches; average high temperature during the winter months is 39 degrees, and the average high temperature during the summer months is 91 degrees.
• The Bicentennial Center, with a 7,200-seat arena and 40,000 square feet of exhibition space, is the home for a variety of entertainment performances, trade shows and sporting events.
• There are about 70 churches representing nearly every denomination.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $29.00 - $37.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental Pay:

• Signing bonus

License/Certification:

• RRT (Required)
• Kansas License (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Salina, KS 67401 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Salina, KS 67401: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $29 - $37