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<div class="fieldValueText"><b>SUMMARY:</b> Under the direction of the department director and guidance of the supervisor, administers all Respiratory Care modalities as ordered by physicians. Primary areas assigned are critical care areas, NICU, emergency department and general floor units. Other functions may include pulmonary function testing and bronchoscopies. Performs bedside pulmonary function testing. Acts as charge therapist when needed. Able to deliver all respiratory modalities offered by the respiratory department. Able to become a preceptor for students and new respiratory staff.<br />
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<b>EXPERIENCE:</b> One year preferred<br />
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<b>OTHER:</b> Current RRT from the NBRC<br />
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<b>LICENSE/CERT:</b> Required: BLS (Basic Life Support) from AHA (American Heart Association), RT (Respiratory Therapist)<br />
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<b>EDUCATION:</b> Required: Associates - Respiratory Therapy</div>
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Administer all Respiratory Care modalities in critical care areas, NICU, emergency department, and general floor units. Perform pulmonary function testing and bronchoscopies. Act as charge therapist and preceptor for students and new staff.

North Kansas City Hospital

Resp Therapist Reg-PRN II

**Respiratory Therapist**

**Job Description:**

- Administers all Respiratory Care modalities as ordered by physicians
- Primary areas assigned: critical care areas, NICU, emergency department, and general floor units
- Performs pulmonary function testing and bronchoscopies
- Performs bedside pulmonary function testing
- Acts as charge therapist when needed
- Delivers all respiratory modalities offered by the respiratory department
- Becomes a preceptor for students and new respiratory staff

**Requirements:**

- Experience: One year preferred
- Other: Current RRT from the NBRC
- License/Cert: Required: BLS (Basic Life Support) from AHA (American Heart Association), RT (Respiratory Therapist)
- Education: Required: Associates - Respiratory Therapy