Registered Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Care - Full Time - Day Shift

L.E. Cox Medical Centers; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $6000

Relocation bonus up to $3000

Certification pay up to $1.50

BS pay $0.50

Career ladder bonus up to $5000

Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement +

Front-loaded PTO 40 hours

Job summary

Join CoxHealth South as a Registered Respiratory Therapist in Springfield, MO. You will provide respiratory care across critical care units, including arterial line procedures, ventilation management, oxygen titration, and protocol-driven therapies.

The role emphasizes safe patient assessment, thorough documentation, and patient and staff education within a fast-paced, collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited respiratory therapy program.
• RRT credential NBRC required.
• Missouri State Respiratory License.
• BLS within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Support 6 critical care units.
• Perform arterial line placement and intubations.
• Ventilator management and therapy protocols.
• Oxygen administration and titration.
• Accurate electronic documentation.
• Educate patients, students and staff.

Skills

Patient care

Ventilator management

Assessment skills

Documentation

Education to patients

Education

Respiratory program graduate

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

RRT credential NBRC

Missouri license

BLS certification

Job description

Facility Details

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

Department: 1083 Respiratory Care Unit South.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36. Hours: 0630-1900. Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America).

About CoxHealth

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's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).

Benefits

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

oin a high-performing Respiratory Care Department at Cox South, where you’ll work alongside skilled clinicians, supportive physicians, and dedicated care teams in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment.

What You’ll Do

• Supporting 6 critical care units, a 28,000 square foot Emergency Department, and 9 inpatient floors
• Performing advanced procedures such as arterial line placement and intubations
• Delivering care using cutting-edge ventilator management, non-invasive support, and therapy protocols

Why Join Our Team

• Self-scheduling options that promote work-life balance
• Collaborative environment with a dedicated pulmonology group of 8 physicians
• Strong leadership support from a Medical Director who champions respiratory therapy as a vital part of the care team
• Exceptional interdisciplinary relationships with nursing and physicians who rely on your expertise
• Opportunity to continuously grow your skills and practice at the top of your licensure

We are a team grounded in compassion, integrity, respect, and teamwork. We believe every patient should be cared for as if they were someone dear to you.

About Springfield Springfield offers the perfect blend of city amenities and outdoor adventure, including the Wonders of Wildlife Aquarium, Springfield Cardinals baseball, nearby Branson entertainment, scenic state parks, and a vibrant downtown.

Job Summary

The Registered Respiratory Therapist provides professional respiratory focused intervention during all phases of the patient care stay. The Registered Respiratory Therapist assesses and assists in the determination of a respiratory plan of care based on physical assessment, diagnosis, and patient history. The Registered 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 blood gas analysis.

Additional Information

• Up to $6000 Sign-On Bonus
• 40 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

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

• Missouri State License for Respiratory
• RRT credential from the NBRC
• Must obtain BLS within 90 days of hire

At CoxHealth, we don’t just provide medical services; we've created an atmosphere where innovation, collaboration, values, and excellence come together to transform lives. Whether you desire to work in a clinical or non-clinical capacity, CoxHealth has the perfect position for you!

CoxHealth is the region’s employer of choice because we keep our mission, vision, and values in mind with every decision for our employees and our patients.

OUR MISSION To improve the health of the communities we serve. OUR VISION To be the best for those who need us. OUR VALUES Safety, compassion, respect, and integrity.

We offer a wide range of treatments and services to help with whatever health needs you might have. Whether you're about to become a parent, have an illness or need medical information, we’re here for you. And if your goal is to live a healthy, balanced life with the best tools available, we can help with that, too.

We know that your health and the health of your loved ones are some of the most personal, important parts of your life. That's why we keep our Mission, Vision and Values at the center of everything we do, every day. Thank you for choosing CoxHealth.