Coffeyville Regional Medical Center, or "CRMC", is a 25-bed, non-profit, critical access hospital serving Southeast Kansas and Northeast Oklahoma since 1949. As a rural hospital, CRMC is surprising because of its large size and wide variety of services. Although we can provide many of the same services you will find in a big city, we take great pride in our friendly and caring staff.
The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), (or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)), is a professional who assesses and treats patients with both acute and chronic dysfunction of the cardiopulmonary system in collaboration with physicians and care providers to coordinate the best plan of care for the patient. S/he may be a Certified Respiratory Therapist only if they are eligible and actively pursuing registration.
JOB DUTIES
- Perform therapeutic and diagnostic interventions for respiratory conditions
- Evaluate and assess patients respiratory needs to develop an appropriate care plan in accordance with approved protocols or by consulting with and making recommendations to physicians
- Evaluate and assess patients ventilator needs, utilizing appropriate modes, ventilators and technology, both invasive and non-invasive in accordance with approved protocols or by consulting with and making recommendations to physicians
- Accurate document therapy and medications administered, including pre and post assessment of therapy, diagnostic testing results, patient interventions and physician communications
- Assure accuracy of patient charges by correct documentation
- Assist with equipment care and maintenance, cleaning and disinfection/sterilization, reassembly and functional checks
- Maintain confidentiality of all information according to HIPAA and company policy
The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) assumes other responsibilities as assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Analytical ability to apply criteria and evaluate information to make decisions
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; and excellent interpersonal skills in teaming with patients, medical staff and the public
- Detail oriented with proven ability to multitask
- Professional appearance and ease in developing rapport with others
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret common specific and technical journals
- Accurate clinical assessment skills regarding patient medical condition
- Computer skills including MSOffice, Outlook, Meditech, preferred
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Graduate of accredited Respiratory Therapy program, required
- Active or pursuing registration with the National Board for Respiratory Care, required
- Current licensure with the State of Kansas, required
- BLS, ACLS, PALS and NRP, required
- Critical care experience in hospital setting, preferred
CRMC BENEFITS OVERVIEW
Our comprehensive compensation plan includes, the following benefits.
- Generous paid time off
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS)
- 403B Retirement Savings
- Additional Voluntary Insurance
- Federal Student Loan Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligible Employer
- Voluntary Short Term Disability
- Employee Assistant Program
- Free Indoor Walking Track & Gym
We are excited to learn about you and hope you join us on a shared mission serving every generation with patient centered, compassionate care. Please take a moment to visit our website http://https://www.crmcinc.org/ to learn how we make an impact through collaboration, innovation, and stewardship.
Coffeyville Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse environment. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our associates is critical to our success. All qualified applicants will receive consideration of employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identify, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please contact Human Resources at HR@crmcinc.org or 620-252-1662.