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

Skaggs Community Hospital Association; Springfield (MO); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 76.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Sign-on bonus up to $6,000

Relocation bonus up to $3,000

Certification pay up to $1.50 per hour

BS pay $0.50 per hour

Career Ladder Bonus up to $5,000

Paid time off and benefits

Zusammenfassung

Join CoxHealth South in Springfield as a Registered Respiratory Therapist within the 1083 Respiratory Care Unit South. You will deliver comprehensive respiratory therapy across multiple acute care settings, including advanced ventilator management, arterial line considerations, and oxygen titration, while collaborating with a skilled team of clinicians.

The role requires graduation from an accredited respiratory program and NBRC-credentialed RRT, with licensure in Missouri and mandatory BLS

Qualifikationen

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Program
• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred
• Missouri State License for Respiratory
• RRT credential from NBRC
• BLS within 90 days of hire

Aufgaben

• Provide respiratory care across acute settings.
• Assess and assist in determination of respiratory plan of care.
• Ventilator management and oxygen therapy titration.
• Invasive and noninvasive ventilation support.
• Maintain accurate documentation and education to patients and staff.

Kenntnisse

Respiratory care

Ventilation support

Patient assessment

Electronic documentation

Education to patients and staff

Critical thinking

Anatomy and physiology knowledge

Infection prevention

Ausbildung

Accredited Respiratory Program

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

EMR/ electronic medical record

Jobbeschreibung

Facility

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

Department

1083 Respiratory Care Unit South

Schedule

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

Hours: 0630-1900

Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

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)

For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth

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

Provide respiratory care across a wide range of acute settings while practicing at the top of your license, including:

• 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 Description

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