Night Respiratory Therapist - Compassionate Ventilatory Care

Citizensmemorial; Bolivar (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Annual merit increases

Employee wellness program

Job summary

Citizens Memorial Hospital in Bolivar, Missouri, is hiring a Respiratory Therapist to join our Respiratory Care Department. You will lead with skill, compassion, and a drive to positively impact every patient and family we serve.

As a Respiratory Therapist, you will perform pulmonary function tests, analyze blood gases, administer medications, manage ventilators, and educate patients and families on device use and disease prevention. This on-site night shift offers competitive wages and benefits.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapist program with an Associate's Degree.
• Current State of Missouri Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• Strong communication, teamwork, compassion, and time-management skills.
• Frequent walking, standing, bending; ability to lift/carry up to 20 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform pulmonary function tests and analyze blood gases.
• Administer aerosolized medications, manage ventilators and life-support systems.
• Educate patients and families on inhaler/oxygen/ventilator use and home care.
• Review patient progress and adjust therapies as needed.
• Update patient records and document therapy orders.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Compassion

Time-management

Education

Associate’s Degree

Job description

Citizens Memorial Hospital in Bolivar, Missouri, is hiring a Respiratory Therapist to join our Respiratory Care Department. You will lead with skill, compassion, and a drive to positively impact every patient and family we serve.

As a Respiratory Therapist, you will perform pulmonary function tests, analyze blood gases, administer medications, manage ventilators, and educate patients and families on device use and disease prevention. This on-site night shift offers competitive wages and benefits.