Graduate Respiratory Therapist — Start in Acute Care

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Employer retirement match

Job summary

CoxHealth in Springfield, MO is seeking a Graduate Respiratory Therapist to join the Respiratory Care Team. This role supports patient care across hospital areas, performing medicated and non-medicated therapies, ventilation support, oxygen titration, and arterial blood gas sampling per protocol.

The position may last up to 180 days as the new graduate completes RRT boards. Candidates must graduate from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program and obtain Missouri licensure; no prior experience

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Program.
• Current Missouri State License or Education Permit for Respiratory (RRT boards within 180 days).
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide care across hospital areas including medicated and non-medicated therapy.
• Perform invasive/non-invasive ventilation and oxygen titration.
• Conduct pulmonary diagnostic testing and ABG performance/analysis.
• Assess patients to aid in respiratory care planning.
• Provide education to patients, students, and new staff.
• Maintain infection prevention practices and facility safety policies.

Skills

Respiratory care

Patient assessment

Oxygen therapy

Ventilation support

Infection control

Documentation

Patient education

Education

Graduate of accredited Respiratory Program

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

CoxHealth in Springfield, MO is seeking a Graduate Respiratory Therapist to join the Respiratory Care Team. This role supports patient care across hospital areas, performing medicated and non-medicated therapies, ventilation support, oxygen titration, and arterial blood gas sampling per protocol.

The position may last up to 180 days as the new graduate completes RRT boards. Candidates must graduate from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program and obtain Missouri licensure; no prior experience