Acute Care Respiratory Therapist – Diagnostics & Care

Western Missouri Medical Center; Warrensburg (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg, MO seeks a full-time Respiratory Therapist to provide patient care per physician orders, in accordance with department policies. The RT will perform diagnostic studies, manage gases, document in the EMR, and participate in staff training. Shift is 6:00 a.m.

to 6:00 p.m. The role requires Missouri licensure, NBRC eligibility, BLS, ACLS (or within 6 months), and NRP (or within 6 months).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must be registered or registry eligible by the NBRC and licensed by the State of Missouri as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Current AHA BLS is required.
• ACLS must be current or obtained within 6 months of hire.
• NRP certification or obtained within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, CAP and other regulatory standards.
• Administer respiratory care modalities and electrodiagnostics as approved.
• Perform arteriotomies, run blood gases and CO-oximetry when approved.
• Attend in-service education and department meetings.
• Represent WMMC positively in all interactions.
• Collaborate with staff to identify and solve problems.
• Maintain CEUs for Missouri RT license.
• Set up and maintain medical gases as needed.
• Document patient care in EMR.
• Maintain regular attendance and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

NBRC certification eligibility

Job description

Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg, MO seeks a full-time Respiratory Therapist to provide patient care per physician orders, in accordance with department policies. The RT will perform diagnostic studies, manage gases, document in the EMR, and participate in staff training. Shift is 6:00 a.m.

to 6:00 p.m. The role requires Missouri licensure, NBRC eligibility, BLS, ACLS (or within 6 months), and NRP (or within 6 months).