Respiratory Care Practitioner I

SLH Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City

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Saint Luke's East Hospital 100 NE Saint Lukes Blvd Until 9/6/2026 0+ years exp First posted July 8, 2026 Last posted July 8, 2026
Job description

Job Description​

Performs all aspects of the scope of practice of a respiratory therapist and where applicable cardiopulmonary scope of practice. Scope of practice includes but is not limited to diagnostic and metabolic testing patient assessment treatment planning and therapeutic interventions analysis and reporting of clinical response. Therapists work in collaboration with the medical staff and other members of the health care team to support efficient cost effective and quality patient and family care as well as providing patient and family education and discharge planning. The position supports system facility and department growth and quality through participation in performance improvement activities continuing education and professional growth and development activities along with other duties as assigned.

RRT required by start date.

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience:

Less than 1 year

Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross, License-Respiratory Therapy - Various, Registered Respiratory Therapist - Various

Associate Degree

Job Details

Part Time

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 Saint Luke’s means joining a team of exceptional professionals who 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 health services. Equal Opportunity Employer.

About this role

Summary

Performs respiratory therapy, patient assessment, treatment, and collaborates with medical team.

Job title

Respiratory Care Practitioner I

Experience level

less than 1 year

Minimum experience

0+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

On-site at Saint Luke's East Hospital, Lees Summit, MO, no remote work

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

respiratory therapy licenseBLS - American Heart Association or Red Crossassociate degree

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

respiratory therapycardiopulmonarypatient assessmenttherapeutic interventions
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site
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