Respiratory Care Practitioner PRN Extra
Company: Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City
Location: Lees Summit
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description The Opportunity: Saint Luke's East Hospital in
Lee's Summit, MO is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to
join our Respiratory Therapy team. In this role, you will have the
opportunity to support the adult ICU, Medical Surgical, Telemetry,
NICU, and the Code Blue Team. You will perform all aspects of the
scope of practice of a respiratory therapist and cardiopulmonary
practice, where applicable.Our Respiratory Therapy team is known
for taking pride in their work and for having a culture of
kindness. This position is PRN on the night shift The Work: -
Evaluates and performs diagnostic, therapeutic and metabolic
testing in accordance with physician orders and respiratory medical
protocols - Performs or assists in procedures including but not
limitedto endotracheal intubation, extubations, tracheostomy tube
changes, bronchoscopy and capnography monitoring - Conducts patient
assessment, treatment planning, therapeutic interventions analysis
and reporting of clinical response - Evaluates appropriateness of
medical orders, transporting patients requiring mechanical
ventilation or airway protection and assuring safe operations of
devices in X-Ray, CT and MRI - Maintains proficiency in the
application of mechanical ventilation modalities, Non-Invasive
Positive Pressure Ventilation, Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
and Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure To be successful in this role,
you will need to be able to work effectively and collaboratively
with nursing, physicians and other team members. This position
requires strong communication and organizational skills so you can
build patient rapport easily. Because of the multiple specialty
areas you would support and the ICU patients you would care for, we
are looking for someone with their RRT that is passionate about
patient care, teamwork, continuous learning and growing within your
field. For those that may have a passion for working with babies,
you may have the opportunity to work in the NICU. Why Saint Luke's?
- We are dedicated to innovation and always looking for ways to
improve. - We offer a Career Advancement Program to expand your
skills and grow your career. - We believe in creating a
collaborative environment where all voices are heard. - We are here
for you and will support you in achieving your goals. - Saint
Luke's offers competitive salaries and benefits packages to all of
their employees, click here to find out more. Job Requirements
Applicable Experience: 1 year Basic Life Support - American Heart
Association or Red Cross, Licensed Respiratory Therapist (MO) -
Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Neonatal
Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Academy of Pediatrics, Reg
Respiratory Therapist (NBRC) - The National Board for Respiratory
Care Associate Degree Job Details PRN Night (United States of
America) The best place to get care. The best place to give care .
Saint Luke's 12,000 employees strive toward that vision every day.
Our employees are proud to work for the only faith-based,
nonprofit, locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining
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strive for excellence in patient care. Do the best work of your
career within a highly diverse and inclusive workspace where all
voices matter. Join the Kansas City region's premiere provider of
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Category:Healthcare, Keywords:Respiratory Therapist, Location:Lees
Summit, MO-64063
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