Posted: 07-May-25
Location: Shawnee Mission, Kansas
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Internal Number: 25017080
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
- Benefits from Day One
- Paid Days Off from Day One
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Career Development
- Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
- Mental Health Resources and Support
Our promise to you:
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind, and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Days
Location: 9100 W 74TH ST, Shawnee Mission, 66204
The community you’ll be caring for:
At AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, formerly Shawnee Mission Medical Center, you'remore than just a number on a chart. You're a whole person, who functions best when physically, emotionally, and spiritually fit. Find whole-person care, dedicated teams and staff,and a wide variety of medical services, all at our hospital inShawnee Mission, Kansas.
The role you’ll contribute:
Under the supervision of the VP/Chief Nursing Officer, provides direction of the respiratory care department. Maintains accountability for policy development, orientation of new staff, scheduling, and staffing. Evaluates work performance of employees. Coordinates and provides educational activities for the complete respiratory care department and nursing staff as appropriate. Develops performance improvement and adheres to all governing regulatory bodies such as Department of Health, DNV, AHCA, OSHA, etc. Supervises and participates in the daytoday operation of the respiratory care.
The value you’ll bring to the team:
- Administration of medically prescribed medications, knowing their indications and contraindications.
- Knows and follows the indications and contraindications, the policy and procedures in administering therapeutic modalities to include: PAP, IS, USN, HHN.
- Sets up and monitors oxygen administration.
- Sets up oxygen cylinders and assures proper usage and safety measures are in place.
- Performs bedside spirometry tests. May be requested to perform test in PFT lab following adequate training and/or orientation.
The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:
Required Qualifications:
- Five (5) years acute care hospital experience required.
- Graduate of an AMA accredited 2-year (AS degree) Respiratory Care Program
- Must possess current state license: Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) or (RRT) upon hire
- CPR required upon hire
- ACLS required upon hire
- NRP upon hire or within three (3) months of employment date
- PALS upon hire or within three (3) months of employment date
Preferred Qualifications:
- BS Preferred
