Registered Respiratory Therapist - Night Shift Leader

University Health; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Truman Medical Center is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to join the Respiratory Therapy team at UH Truman Medical Center. This full-time role covers evenings through the night, with 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM shifts, working 6 days bi-weekly.

You will administer treatments, maintain equipment, and, when needed, assume supervisory duties in the absence of the Shift Supervisor. A strong foundation in patient communication and accurate charting is essential; Missouri licensure and NBRC

Qualifications

• Associate's degree from an AMA-approved respiratory therapy program.
• NBRC registration required.
• Missouri licensure as a respiratory care practitioner.
• Maintain current BLS/CPR certification throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory treatments and diagnostic tests as ordered by physicians.
• Clean and maintain respiratory therapy equipment with preventive maintenance.
• Step in as supervisor in the absence of the Shift Supervisor by monitoring and delegating workload.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Teamwork

Lift 50 lbs

Education

Associate's degree from AMA-approved RT program

NBRC registration

Missouri licensure as Respiratory Care Practitioner

BLS/CPR certification

Job description

Truman Medical Center is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to join the Respiratory Therapy team at UH Truman Medical Center. This full-time role covers evenings through the night, with 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM shifts, working 6 days bi-weekly.

You will administer treatments, maintain equipment, and, when needed, assume supervisory duties in the absence of the Shift Supervisor. A strong foundation in patient communication and accurate charting is essential; Missouri licensure and NBRC