Registered Respiratory Therapist

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Schedule: Full Time, Day 12 hour shifts

Something special starts here.

You can’t define it, but you know it when you see it: the difference between an average life and the good life. When your cup is full – with joy, purpose and lifelong health – it shows. At LMH Health, we are all about healthy people, healthy communities and healthy futures, and that makes us your destination for an exceptional career. From flexible, work-life harmony to competitive pay and great advancement potential, find everything you’re looking for at LMH Health.

You’ll find everything you’re looking for at LMH Health:

• Join a team that cares about the community
• Tuition reimbursement to support continuing education
• Professional development and recognition
• Excellent benefits

We’re looking for you.

The Registered Respiratory Therapist treats people with disorders affecting the cardiopulmonary system such as asthma, emphysema, pneumonia, cardiovascular disorders and trauma. This position provides care and life support to patients in the emergency room, intensive care units and general hospital areas as we as specialty areas.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with physicians, nurses and other associates to develop a plan of care for patients with acute and/or chronic cardiopulmonary disorders.
• Effectively and efficiently diagnose and administer respiratory therapy modalities and medications for breathing disorders.
• Interview patients, perform chest exams and analyze tissue specimens.
• Manage ventilators and artificial airway devices for patients who can’t breathe normally on their own.
• Trained in labor and delivery and participate in C-sections and normal deliveries as needed.
• Plays a prominent role in responding to Code Blue or other urgent calls for care.
• Performs care according to the population served on the unit as referenced in the Administrative, Scope of Services Policy.
• Performs other duties as needed or assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• Graduate of an approved respiratory therapy program.
• Nationally Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• Currently licensed by the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts.
• Current BLS certification.

Our Cultural Beliefs

Patient First. We consider the patient first in everything we do.

Better Together. We actively strive to be a diverse LMH Health team that works together to achieve excellence.

Listen/Speak Up. We embrace a diverse culture of open, respectful, well-intended communication where we listen, share, and value ideas to create equitable solutions.

Innovate! We actively explore new ideas and approach change with agility and an open mind.

Own It/Solve It. We hold ourselves accountable for our actions and we collaborate for solutions.

In Joy. We create a workplace that is both fun and meaningful.

At LMH Health, we value inclusion and diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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