Respiratory Therapist

Health Here; Washington (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Here is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to provide direct respiratory care to hospital patients, administering prescribed therapies and monitoring outcomes. You will assess patients’ respiratory status, determine therapy effectiveness, and consult with physicians to support safe, effective treatment plans.

The role requires Missouri licensure, NBRC RRT or CRT credential, current BLS/CPR, and graduation from an accredited respiratory therapy program, with collaboration across the

Qualifications

• MO licensure to practice respiratory care.
• NBRC RRT or CRT credential required.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Graduation from an accredited respiratory therapy program.

Responsibilities

• Administer prescribed respiratory therapies and perform related clinical interventions.
• Evaluate respiratory status and respond to changes in patient condition.
• Collaborate with physicians and the multidisciplinary care team.
• Educate patients and families on treatments and breathing care.
• Document respiratory care accurately and promote patient safety.

Skills

Clinical skills

Patient assessment

Team collaboration

Education

Missouri licensure required

Graduation from accredited respiratory therapy program

Job description

Respiratory Care Practitioner

Provide direct respiratory care to hospital patients by administering prescribed therapies and monitoring outcomes. Assess patients’ respiratory status, determine therapy effectiveness, and consult with physicians as needed. Collaborate with the care team to support safe, effective treatment plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer prescribed respiratory therapies and perform related clinical interventions
• Evaluate respiratory status and respond to changes in patient condition
• Collaborate with physicians and the multidisciplinary care team
• Educate patients and families on treatments and breathing care
• Document respiratory care accurately and promote patient safety

Qualifications

• Missouri respiratory care license
• NBRC RRT or CRT credential
• Current BLS/CPR certification
• Graduation from an accredited respiratory therapy program