Respiratory Therapist
| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$40 - $45 per hour |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
| Location | Junction City, Kansas |
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Verified Pay check_circleProvided by the employer$24.18
$31.15
$42.50
About this job
Job Description
We Need YOU!
$5,000 SignOn Bonus for FullTime Positions
12-hour shifts!
At Tallgrass Healthcare Campus, we want you to help lead and grow our pulmonary program.
Located in Junction City, Tallgrass Healthcare Campus has launched an innovative pulmonary program designed to support residents with pulmonary and cardiac needs. This program has already shown strong results by reducing rehospitalizations, supporting ADLs, and lowering the risk of pulmonary infections — and we’re just getting started.
If you’re a Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist who values servant leadership, teamwork, and making a measurable difference in residents’ lives, this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for.
Why This Role MattersAs our Respiratory Therapist, you’ll work closely with the Director of Nursing, Infection Preventionist, and Pulmonary Program leadership to deliver targeted respiratory treatments, establish meaningful resident goals, and actively track progress. You won’t just be providing therapy — you’ll be shaping outcomes.
This is a role where your expertise is respected, your voice is heard, and your work truly improves quality of life.
What You’ll Do as Our Respiratory TherapistDeliver respiratory care services in accordance with physician orders, facility policies, and state and federal guidelines
Perform respiratory therapy treatments and interventions, understanding purpose, outcomes, and potential side effects
Assess residents’ tolerance to treatment and reassess response to interventions
Maintain infection control practices and follow equipment sterilization procedures
Safely operate, inspect, and maintain respiratory therapy equipment
Maintain thorough knowledge of oxygen therapy hazards and safety standards
Document all resident care and pulmonary program interventions accurately and timely
Develop care plans based on resident learning needs and include families in education when appropriate
Coordinate care with nursing, leadership, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members
Participate in education and inservice programs to maintain professional competency
InCharge / Leadership Responsibilities (as assigned):
Oversee daily shift operations, including assignments and troubleshooting
Respond to emergencies and act as a clinical resource
Serve as liaison with nursing staff, leadership, physicians, and administration
Current Kansas Respiratory Therapist license
Graduate of an AMAapproved School of Respiratory Therapy
Active CRT or RRT credential
Current BLS and ACLS certification
Strong clinical judgment, organization, and adaptability
Passion for residentcentered care and collaborative teamwork
$5,000 signon bonus for fulltime positions
Opportunity to be part of a growing, innovative pulmonary program
Supportive leadership and interdisciplinary collaboration
Meaningful work with measurable impact on resident outcomes
Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
Workplace culture focused on respect, growth, and quality care
If you’re ready to bring your respiratory expertise to a program that values your skills and lets you make a real difference — we want you at Tallgrass Healthcare Campus. Apply today.