Full-Time Respiratory Therapist

Azza HealthCare Agency; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide direct inpatient respiratory care based on physician orders. The role assesses patient needs, delivers respiratory therapies, and consults with physicians on treatment effectiveness.

The RRT collaborates with nursing and other clinicians, participates in rounds, educates patients and families, and ensures accurate documentation and regulatory compliance within a dynamic care team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• Current RCP license meeting state requirements.
• Current RRT credential via NBRC.
• Ability to lift/push/pull/grip up to 50 pounds.
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and patient advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory treatments and interventions per orders.
• Assess patients and recommend appropriate respiratory care.
• Support procedures and collaborate with the care team.
• Educate patients/families and advocate for patients.
• Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain respiratory care equipment.
• Document care and maintain compliance.
• Serve as a clinical resource, preceptor, and mentor as needed.
• Stay current with evidence-based respiratory care.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Patient advocacy

Education

CoARC-accredited Respiratory Care Program

Job description

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) provides direct inpatient respiratory care based on physician orders. The role assesses patient needs, delivers respiratory therapies, and consults physicians on the effectiveness of treatment. Acts as an advanced clinical resource and supports physicians and nursing during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Educates patients and families on care plans, participates in rounds and interdisciplinary planning, and maintains accurate documentation and regulatory compliance.

Key duties

• Administer respiratory treatments and interventions per orders
• Assess patients and recommend appropriate respiratory care
• Support procedures and collaborate with the care team
• Educate patients/families and advocate for patients
• Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain respiratory care equipment
• Document care and maintain compliance
• Serve as a clinical resource, preceptor, and mentor as needed
• Stay current with evidence-based respiratory care

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Care Program
• Current RCP license meeting state requirements
• Current RRT credential via NBRC
• Ability to lift/push/pull/grip up to 50 pounds
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and patient advocacy