**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 Registered Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy UH/LMC (varied day shifts per week) 101 Truman Medical Center **Job Location** UH Lakewood Medical Center Kansas City, Missouri **Department** Respiratory Therapy UHLMC **Position Type** Part time **Work Schedule** 6:00AM - 6:30PM **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. **Working at University Health is about making a difference. It's providing the best care to every patient every day.** University Health (UH), is committed to being a leader in providing a culturally inclusive workplace for our employees. UH is an equal opportunity employer. We value and celebrate our differences. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless, but not limited to race, ethnicity, religion, beliefs, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, language, age, citizenship, genetic information, marital status, socioeconomic status, literacy, disability, mobility, abilities, veteran status and any other category protected by applicable law.