Respiratory Therapist (Days)

Western Missouri Medical Center; Warrensburg (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg, MO seeks a full-time Respiratory Therapist to provide patient care per physician orders, in accordance with department policies. The RT will perform diagnostic studies, manage gases, document in the EMR, and participate in staff training. Shift is 6:00 a.m.

to 6:00 p.m. The role requires Missouri licensure, NBRC eligibility, BLS, ACLS (or within 6 months), and NRP (or within 6 months).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must be registered or registry eligible by the NBRC and licensed by the State of Missouri as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Current AHA BLS is required.
• ACLS must be current or obtained within 6 months of hire.
• NRP certification or obtained within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, CAP and other regulatory standards.
• Administer respiratory care modalities and electrodiagnostics as approved.
• Perform arteriotomies, run blood gases and CO-oximetry when approved.
• Attend in-service education and department meetings.
• Represent WMMC positively in all interactions.
• Collaborate with staff to identify and solve problems.
• Maintain CEUs for Missouri RT license.
• Set up and maintain medical gases as needed.
• Document patient care in EMR.
• Maintain regular attendance and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

NBRC certification eligibility

Job description

Purpose Statement

The Respiratory Therapist (RT) is responsible for providing Respiratory Therapy care services in accordance with specific physician's orders, department policies and procedures. The RT will treat patients for respiratory disorders and perform diagnostic studies according to the physicians' orders and document appropriately. Maintains clerical organization in the RT department. May assist in the guidance and training of RT students and new personnel per the Acute Care Service Line Director direction.

Job Type

Full-time

Essential Functions

• Ensure that Joint Commission, College of American Pathologist (CAP), Regulatory Compliance, and other regulatory standards are met.
• Competently administer all accepted modes of respiratory care and electrodiagnostics, providing the RT has been approved for that particular procedure.
• Competently perform arteriotomies, run blood gases and CO-oximeter when properly approved.
• Attend and participate in in-service education programs and any stated or called department meetings.
• Represent Western Missouri Medical Center positively in all interactions inside/outside of the medical center.
• Work cooperatively with all members of the medical center personnel in the identification and solution to problems.
• Function as an effective liaison between medical staff, medical center staff, patients and their families.
• Endeavor to develop smooth working intra- and interdepartmental relationships.
• Endeavor to cultivate and maintain a good working relationship with the physicians by showing interest in their patients, and exhibiting the availability and capabilities of the RT department.
• Maintain adequate CEUs for Missouri RT license.
• Set-up and maintain medical gases as needed.
• Perform departmental filing as needed.
• Clean and store all equipment according to the manufacturer's recommendations.
• Document pertinent information regarding the care of patients in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Perform other essential duties as assigned.

Shift Requirement

6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be registered or registry eligible by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) and licensed by the State of Missouri as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS required.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) ACLS required or obtained within 6 months of hire.
• NRP certified or obtained within 6 months of hire.
• Must be self‑motivated and have the ability to work within the established policies, procedures and practices prescribed by the hospital/clinic.

Physical/Mental Requirements

• Must be able to sit and stand, intermittent 8 to 10 hours a day.
• Must be able to use standard office equipment, including the telephone and computer keyboard.
• Continuously works under pressure of near 100% accuracy while meeting inflexible deadlines.
• Continuously utilizes manual/bi‑manual dexterity, near vision, speech, and hearing.
• Frequently stands, walks, sits and utilizes eye/hand coordination and color definition.
• Occasionally reaches above shoulder, regularly required to lift and/or carry up to 35 lbs.
• Occasionally walks on uneven surfaces.
• Conditions such as noise, odors, cramped workspace and/or fumes could sometimes cause discomfort.