Registered Respiratory Therapist - Sign-On & Growth

Skaggs Community Hospital Association; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

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

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Respiratory care

Ventilation support

Patient assessment

Electronic documentation

Education to patients and staff

Critical thinking

Anatomy and physiology knowledge

Infection prevention

Education

Accredited Respiratory Program

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

EMR/ electronic medical record

Job description

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