Tharanga Dissanayake

Registered Respiratory Therapist · Rady Children’S Hospital

respiratory therapist Leawood, KS

Overview

Level
Staff
Function
Healthcare
Tenure
8 years
since Jan 2018

Experience

Registered Respiratory TherapistCurrent
Rady Children’S Hospital
Since Jan 2018 · 8 years · Leawood, KS

Education

Grand Canyon University
Bachelors
2011 – 2012
San Diego State University
2012
Southwestern Community College District
2008 – 2009
Anuradhapura Central College
1986 – 1988
Grossmont College
2009 – 2011

Skills

Clinical Research Bls Ekg Acls Healthcare Cpr Certified Critical Care Hospitals Training Icu Healthcare Management Microsoft Office Powerpoint Teaching Public Speaking Customer Service Pediatrics Critical Thinking Acute Care Nursing Basic Life Support Higher Education Community Outreach Patient Safety Respiratory Therapy Patient Education Electronic Medical Record Working With Physicians Mechanical Ventilation

About Rady Children’S Hospital

Industry
Organizations
Employees
100 to 499
Revenue
$10M to <$50M

Professional Overview

Tharanga Dissanayake is a Registered Respiratory Therapist, currently affiliated with Rady Children’S Hospital, based in Leawood, KS. As a respiratory therapist, Dissanayake contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Leawood, KS. They have been with Rady Children’S Hospital for 8 years. Dissanayake holds academic credentials, including Bachelors, from Grand Canyon University and San Diego State University. Core competencies include Clinical Research, Bls, Ekg, Acls, Healthcare. Rady Children’S Hospital operates in the Organizations sector with a workforce of 100 to 499 employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit respiratory therapist professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to respiratory therapist specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Leawood, KS healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 22,187 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the respiratory therapist specialty. Tharanga Dissanayake is one of them.
  • 171 respiratory therapists are based in KS (out of 13,298 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 119 contacts at Rady Children’S Hospital are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical respiratory therapist compensation in KS: $51,000 – $87,000 (median $65,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of respiratory therapists in KS: Via Christi Health (10), University Of Kansas Medical Center (7), Wesley Medical Center (6).
  • 58% of respiratory therapists in KS have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed November 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Tharanga Dissanayake located?

Tharanga Dissanayake is based in Leawood, KS. They are currently affiliated with Rady Children’S Hospital.

What is Tharanga Dissanayake's specialty?

Tharanga Dissanayake specializes in respiratory therapist. Their current role is Registered Respiratory Therapist.

Where does Tharanga Dissanayake currently work?

Tharanga Dissanayake currently works at Rady Children’S Hospital. They have been there for 8 years.

What is Tharanga Dissanayake's educational background?

Tharanga Dissanayake attended Grand Canyon University and San Diego State University.

How do I contact Tharanga Dissanayake for recruiting?

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How do I recruit a respiratory therapist?

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What is the average salary for a respiratory therapist in KS?

respiratory therapists in KS typically earn $51,000 to $87,000 annually, with a median of $65,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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