Respiratory Therapist

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association in Missouri is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide evidence-based respiratory care in acute and critical care settings.

The role emphasizes ventilator management, diagnostic testing, teamwork with physicians and nurses, and thorough EMR documentation, with a patient-centered approach to education and family support.

Qualifications

• Assess and treat patients with cardiopulmonary disorders.
• Administer respiratory therapies and manage ventilator support.
• Perform diagnostic testing and interpret results to guide care.
• Collaborate with physicians and nursing staff to coordinate treatment plans.
• Document patient care and interventions in the EMR.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory conditions and treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients with cardiopulmonary disorders.
• Administer respiratory therapies and manage ventilator support.
• Perform diagnostic testing and interpret results to guide care.
• Collaborate with physicians and nursing staff to coordinate treatment plans.
• Document patient care and interventions in the EMR.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory conditions and treatment plans.
• Maintain safety, quality, and clinical standards.

Skills

Cardiopulmonary assessment

Ventilator management

Diagnostic respiratory testing

Effective communication

Teamwork

Documentation in EMR

Patient education

Education

Registered Respiratory Therapist credentials

Job description

Registered Respiratory Therapist

providing evidence-based respiratory care in acute and critical care environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients with cardiopulmonary disorders.
• Administer respiratory therapies and manage ventilator support.
• Perform diagnostic testing and interpret results to guide care.
• Collaborate with physicians and nursing staff to coordinate treatment plans.
• Document patient care and interventions in the EMR.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory conditions and treatment plans.
• Maintain safety, quality, and clinical standards.

Qualifications & Skills

• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist credentials.
• Strong knowledge of cardiopulmonary assessment, therapies, and ventilator management.
• Ability to perform diagnostic respiratory tests accurately.
• Effective communication and teamwork with interdisciplinary clinical staff.
• Detail-oriented documentation skills in an electronic medical record.
• Patient-focused approach with the ability to educate and support families.