Variable Hours l PRN Via Christi associates are eligible for tuition discounts and priority placement in select healthcare programs through our academic partnership with Wichita State University. How you’ll make an impact in this role Support Clinical Excellence: Assist in delivering vital respiratory therapies, ensuring each patient receives the baseline support needed for pulmonary recovery. Optimize the Healing Environment: Prepare and maintain treatment areas in safe, sanitary conditions so that the clinical team can focus entirely on patient interventions.
Manage Critical Resources: Monitor and maintain an accurate inventory of essential respiratory supplies and equipment to ensure life-saving tools are always ready for immediate use. Ensure Equipment Readiness: Coordinate and document routine maintenance to guarantee all respiratory technology is functioning properly and meeting rigorous safety standards. What minimum requirements you’ll need Licensure / Certification / Registration: High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable. Additional Preferences: Enrolled in a CoARC approved Respiratory Care Program. Benefits that help you thrive Retirement: 403(b) plan Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection.
We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. Equal employment opportunity employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
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