Jobs: Respiratory Therapy

The Registered Respiratory Therapist will treat a wide range of patients who have trouble breathing by providing general and emergency respiratory therapy.

**Students with a Respiratory Therapy Student permit are encouraged to apply.**

What you’ll do:
- Administer all modalities of the Cardiopulmonary Department as described in the policy and procedure manual.
- Consult with physicians and other healthcare staff to develop and modify individual patient care plans.
- Evaluate patients by performing limited physical examinations and conducting diagnostic tests including those that measure lung capacity tests and acidity and alkalinity of the blood.
- Treat patients by using oxygen or oxygen mixtures, chest physiotherapy, and aerosol medications.
- Teach patients/residents how to use medications and equipment.
- Perform regular checks on patients and equipment.

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Plan
• 401K or other Retirement Plan
• Paid Vacation
• Sick Leave
• Additional Benefits (Please see description below):

Citizens Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or discharge history, or any other characteristic protected by law.

I understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for CMCI to hire me. If I am hired, I understand that either CMCI or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice. I understand that no representative of CMCI has the authority to make any assurance to the contrary.

Citizens Medical Center, Inc. implements a Drug Free Workplace Program. Drug testing is required of applicants in accordance with relevant laws.

If you need assistance to complete this application or during any phase of the application, interview, or employment process, please notify the Human Resources Department (785) 460-4842. Every reasonable effort will be made to accommodate your needs in a timely manner.