The University of Kansas Health System·Kansas City, Kansas
The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for executing protocols, administering respiratory care, and educating patients, families, and other providers to ensure high-quality, safe, and effective patient care for all developmental levels. This role involves monitoring and assessing respiratory care effectiveness, utilizing independent judgment within protocols, and interacting with medical staff to deliver efficient patient care.
Respiratory Therapist - NICU (Nights)
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The Respiratory Therapist, RRT I is responsible for performing patient care activities and other tasks that contribute to high-quality, safe, and effective patient care, such as executing protocols, administering respiratory care, and educating patients, families, students, and other care providers.
Time type: Full time
The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion [https://jobs.kansashealthsystem.com/diversity-equality-and-inclusion].
The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu [asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu].
Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf [https://tbcdn.talentbrew.com/company/38901/cms/health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf] and signing the agreement to the DRP.
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Required education includes an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent military training, along with maintaining active RRT, state licensure, BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications. Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's or Master's degree, prior critical care experience, and experience in clinical instruction.
Market context
In Kansas, allied health roles like physical therapy are typically in steady demand across hospitals, outpatient clinics, rehab settings, and long-term care. These positions are competitive because employers often look for licensure readiness, evidence-based practice, and a patient-centered approach. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, and confirm Kansas licensure steps before applying.
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