Respiratory Therapist

The University of Kansas Health System

3 months ago

Kansas City, KS

Onsite

Full Time

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About this role

The Respiratory Therapist (RRT I) provides respiratory care services in a hospital setting, delivering treatments and therapies to patients across the lifespan from neonatal to geriatric. The role supports safe, effective patient care through protocol-driven interventions, patient and family education, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. The position contributes to departmental goals and participates in clinical instruction and emergency response activities.

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Qualifications

Associates Degree in Respiratory CareBachelors Degree in Respiratory Care (Preferred)Masters Degree in Respiratory Care (Preferred)Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - NBRC (within 1 year)Licensed Respiratory Therapist - State Board (permanent license upon hire)

About The University of Kansas Health System

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The University of Kansas Health System is a nonprofit academic medical center headquartered in Kansas City, Kansas, providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care across Kansas and the Midwest. It delivers advanced specialty services — including an NCI‑designated cancer center, Level I trauma care, transplantation, cardiology, neurosurgery, orthopedics and comprehensive stroke care — supported by research and training through its affiliation with the University of Kansas Medical Center. The system emphasizes complex, referral‑level care and innovation, holds Joint Commission accreditation and Magnet nursing recognition, and operates multiple locations and patient access options across the region.

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