Registered Respiratory Therapist - Pediatric - Full Time

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision and dental benefits

Retirement with employer match

Job summary

CoxHealth in Springfield, Missouri is seeking a Pediatric Respiratory Therapist to provide professional respiratory care during patient stays. This role requires assessing patient conditions and implementing care plans based on clinical guidelines. The successful candidate will perform various interventions, such as administering oxygen and conducting diagnostic tests.

This position requires a Missouri State License and RRT credential. Ideal candidates will have experience in respiratory modalities and abilities to educate patients and staff.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required.
• Must possess Missouri State License for Respiratory.
• Must hold RRT credential from the NBRC if applicable.
• NRP certification required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory-focused intervention during patient care.
• Assess and determine respiratory care plans.
• Administer therapies, ventilation, and oxygen as needed.
• Conduct diagnostic tests related to respiratory function.

Skills

Age-appropriate care

Proficient in respiratory modalities

Patient assessment skills

Electronic documentation

Patient education

Critical thinking skills

Knowledge of anatomy and physiology

Infection prevention practices

Education

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Program

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Job description

Facility

CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807

Department

1831 SLC-CH Respiratory

Work Schedule

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

Hours: 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM

Work Shift: Night Shift

Benefits

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

Job Summary

The Pediatric Respiratory Therapist provides professional respiratory focused intervention during all phases of the patient care stay. The Pediatric Respiratory Therapist assesses and assists in the determination of a respiratory plan of care based on physical assessment, diagnosis, and patient history. The Pediatric Respiratory Therapist may provide medicated and non-medicated therapies, invasive and noninvasive ventilation, oxygen administration and titration, diagnostic testing as related to ventilation and pulmonary function as well as arterial and capillary blood gas analysis.

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

• Required: Missouri State License for Respiratory
• Required: RRT credential from the NBRC (If applicable)
• Must obtain NRP within 90 days of hire