Respiratory Therapist, PRN

Lawrence Memorial Hospital

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Lawrence, KS Until 9/26/2026 First posted July 9, 2026 Last posted July 28, 2026
Job description

Something special starts here. 

You can’t define it, but you know it when you see it: the difference between an average life and the good life. When your cup is full – with joy, purpose and lifelong health – it shows. At LMH Health, we are all about healthy people, healthy communities and healthy futures, and that makes us your destination for an exceptional career. From flexible, work-life harmony to competitive pay and great advancement potential, find everything you’re looking for at LMH Health.


You'll find everything you’re looking for at LMH Health:

  • Join a team that cares about the community
  • Tuition reimbursement to support continuing education
  • Professional development and recognition
  • Excellent benefits


We’re looking for you.

Job Description

I. JOB SUMMARY
The Registered Respiratory Therapist treats people with disorders affecting the cardiopulmonary system such as asthma, emphysema, pneumonia, cardiovascular disorders and trauma.  This position provides care and life support to patients in the emergency room, intensive care units and general hospital areas as we as specialty areas.

II. ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Works closely with physicians, nurses and other associates to develop a plan of care for patients with acute and/or chronic cardiopulmonary disorders.
  • Effectively and efficiently diagnose and administer respiratory therapy modalities and medications for breathing disorders.
  • Interview patients, perform chest exams and analyze tissue specimens.
  • Manage ventilators and artificial airway devices for patients who can’t breathe normally on their own.
  • Trained in labor and delivery and participate in C-sections and normal deliveries as needed.
  • Plays a prominent role in responding to Code Blue or other urgent calls for care.
  • Performs care according to the population served on the unit as referenced in the Administrative, Scope of Services Policy.
  • Performs other duties as needed or assigned.

III. JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Required:

  • Graduate of an approved respiratory therapy program
  • Nationally Registered Respiratory Therapist
  • Currently licensed by the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts
  • Current BLS certification

Preferred

  • ACLS, PALS and NRP certification

Our Cultural Beliefs

  • People First 
  • Integrity Matters
  • Better Together

 

At LMH Health, we value inclusion and diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About this role

Summary

Treats patients with cardiopulmonary disorders, manages ventilators, performs emergency response, collaborates with medical team.

Job title

Respiratory Therapist, PRN

Experience level

none

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Lawrence, KS; on-site work only

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

respiratory therapylicensed by Kansas

Preferred skills

ACLSPALSNRP

Specializations

respiratory therapyventilatorscardiopulmonary
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Lawrence, KS, USA

On-site City