Certified Respiratory Therapist

St. Mary's Medical Center; Blue Springs (MO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision

Paid vacation and holidays

401K options

Tuition reimbursement

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Prime Healthcare's St. Mary's Medical Center in Blue Springs, MO is seeking a Certified Respiratory Therapist (RCP I) to perform respiratory therapies, diagnostic tests, and patient care under physician orders.

The role requires license and NBRC CRT, BLS/ACLS/PALS within specified times, and a minimum of two years acute care experience; part-time night shifts are available with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required.
• Current Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) NBRC required; hired before Mar 2026 are exempt.
• BLS certification required on hire and kept current.
• ACLS certification within 60 days of hire and kept current.
• PALS certification within 60 days of hire and kept current.
• Associate degree or BS degree preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of acute care experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide inhalation therapies, oxygen, and aerosol medications to improve breathing.
• Conduct pulmonary function tests and arterial blood gas analysis.
• Set up, monitor, and adjust ventilators and life-support equipment.
• Possibly participate in rapid response with airway management and intubation.
• Assess respiratory status, adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Ensure respiratory equipment is cleaned, sterilized, and maintained.

Skills

RCP licensure

CRT NBRC

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Acute care experience

Education

Associate or BS degree preferred

High school diploma required

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Certified Respiratory Therapist , also referred to as our Respiratory Care Practitioner I (RCP I) . The Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) is someone who carries out respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as directed by the medical and cardiopulmonary directors, based on physician orders. They focus on assessing, planning, implementing, and documenting care while considering the specific needs of patients based on age and population, in the absence of a supervisor .

Shifts Available

Nights (12% to 17% per hour diff in pay)

Employment Type

Part Time

Hours

Varied

Location

St. Mary's Medical Center - Blue Springs, MO

Responsibilities

• If you are a Registered Respiratory Therapist ( RRT ) or Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) you are encouraged to apply for this position!
• W ill provide treatments such as inhalation therapies, oxygen therapy, and aerosol medications to help patients breathe more easily
• C onduct tests like pulmonary function tests and arterial blood gas analysis to assess lung capacity and gas exchange in patients
• S et up, monitor , and adjust ventilators and other life-supporting equipment for patients who cannot breathe independently
• M ay be part of a rapid response team in emergencies, which you will provid e airway management, perform intubations, and resuscitat e patients in critical situations
• A ssess patients' respiratory status, monitor their progress, and make adjustments to treatment plans as needed
• E nsure that all respiratory equipment is properly cleaned , sterilized, and maintained to prevent infections and ensure patient safety

Qualifications

• Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required.
• Current Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required. Hired before March 2026,are exempt
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certified from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire and maintain current.
• Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the AHA or ARC certification within 60 days of hire and maintain current.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the AHA certification within 60 days of hire and maintain current.
• Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Two (2) years of acute care experience required.

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
• Employer 401K options
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Life, disability, and other insurance options
• Many other amazing benefits

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

Employment Status

Part Time < 60

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf