Prn Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy - Uh Truman Medical Center

**If you are a current University Health or University Health Physicians employee and wish to be considered, you must apply via the internal career site.** **Please log into [myWORKDAY](http://www.myworkday.com/trumed/d/home.htmld) to search for positions and apply.** PRN Respiratory Therapist (CRT or RRT) - Respiratory Therapy - UH Truman Medical Center (varied shifts per week) 101 Truman Medical Center **Job Location** ================ University Health Truman Medical Center Kansas City, Missouri **Department** ============== Respiratory Therapy UHTMC **Position Type** ================= Part time **Work Schedule** ================= varied **Hours Per Week** ================== 4 **Job Description** =================== Join Our Team as a Registered Respiratory Therapist!  Are you passionate about respiratory care and ready to make a real difference in patients' lives? We’re looking for a dedicated and compassionate Registered Respiratory Therapist to join our dynamic team! If you're someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and loves the opportunity to work with a variety of patients, we want to hear from you! What You’ll Do:  * Administer respiratory treatments and diagnostic tests as ordered by physicians. * Clean and maintain respiratory therapy equipment, ensuring preventive maintenance is a priority. * Step up and take on supervisory duties in the absence of the Shift Supervisor by monitoring and delegating the workload. What You Need to Bring: Education & Certification: * Associate’s degree from an AMA-approved respiratory therapy program. * National Board for Respiratory Care registration. * Must be licensed as a respiratory care practitioner by the State of Missouri. * Maintain current Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification and CPR certification throughout employment. Skills & Abilities: * Ability to explain procedures clearly to patients and communicate effectively with coworkers. * Strong writing skills for accurate documentation in patient charts and records. * Knowledge of human development processes and an ability to work with patients of all ages. * Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance and carry greater weights during the shift. Bonus Points If You Have: * ACLS certification (we’ll help you maintain it). * At least one year of experience as a respiratory therapist.