Graduate Respiratory Therapist - Full Time - Night Shift

CoxHealth; Missouri; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation bonus

BS pay

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking a Graduate Respiratory Therapist to join the Respiratory Care Branson team in Branson, MO. The role offers 6:30 PM–7:00 AM night shifts, up to 36 weekly hours, and opportunities for sign-on and relocation bonuses as part of the department ladder.

The Graduate Respiratory Therapist will complete a CoArc-approved program and may perform care across hospital areas, including invasive and non-invasive ventilation, oxygen therapy, and arterial blood gas analysis.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Program.
• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides care across age groups per protocol.
• Manages routine and emergent respiratory modalities.
• Documents care electronically with accuracy.

Skills

Care for all ages

Ventilation modalities

Assess per protocol

Electronic documentation

Patient education

Critical thinking

Anatomy knowledge

Infection prevention

Education

Graduate of accredited Respiratory Program

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Job Description

Facility: Cox Medical Center Branson: 525 Branson Landing Blvd., Branson, Missouri, United States of America, 65616

Department: 1413 Respiratory Care Branson

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

Hours: 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM

Work Shift: Night Shift (United States of America)

CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:

• Named one of Modern Healthcare's Best Places to work five times.

• Named one of America's Greatest Workplaces, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.

• Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.

• Healthcare Innovation'sTop Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)

• For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here:Benefits | CoxHealth

• Up to $10000 Sign-On Bonus (upon completion of requirements for RRT)
• 80 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off
• Up to $3000 Relocation bonus
• Up to $1.50 Certification pay
• $0.50 BS pay
• Career Ladder Bonus eligible up to $5000

Job Description:

Overview of Department

Join our Respiratory Care Department and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients! With the opportunity to join our dedicated intubation and arterial line insertion team, you will be at the forefront of transforming healthcare through advanced technology and innovative procedures. Work alongside a passionate team of healthcare professionals, delivering life-saving respiratory treatments that greatly enhance the well-being of our community. At CoxHealth you will have the opportunity to hone your skills, drive innovation, and truly make a difference. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to advance your career while changing lives-apply today!

Additional Information About the Position for Qualified Candidates

• Up to $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Up to 80hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off
• Up to $3,000 Relocation bonus
• $.50 BS Pay for Bachelor’s in Respiratory
• Clinical Ladder up to $5,000

Job Summary

The Graduate Respiratory Therapist is a member of the health care team who has completed a CoArc approved Registered Respiratory Therapy program. The Graduate Respiratory Therapist may be in this position for up to 180 days. The Graduate Respiratory Therapist may perform care in all areas of the hospital. This care is to include medicated and non-medicated therapy, invasive and non-invasive ventilation, application and titration of oxygen therapy, pulmonary diagnostic testing and arterial blood gas performance and analysis. The Graduate Respiratory Therapist assesses the patient to assist in formulation of a respiratory care plan. The Graduate Respiratory Therapist will respond to emergent clinical needs throughout the facility.

Education:

• Required: Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Program
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Experience:

• No prior experience required

Skills:

• Provides care as appropriate to age of population served.
• Proficient in safely providing all routine and emergent respiratory modalities.
• Able to assess patients and provide patient care per protocol.
• Provide accurate and appropriate electronic documentation.
• Provide accurate and appropriate education to patients, students and new staff.
• Possesses assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Possesses in depth knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
• Adheres to infection prevention practices and facility safety policies and procedures.

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

• Current Education Permit or Missouri State License for Respiratory.
• Must pass the RRT boards within 180 days.