Respiratory Therapist (Full-Time, Days)

Vetted Solutions; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vetted Solutions seeks a qualified Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide inpatient respiratory care and support for physicians, nurses, patients, and families. The role includes delivering therapies per orders, participating in rounds, documenting care, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will hold a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Care Program degree, an active RCP license, and NBRC RRT credential, with the ability to perform physical requirements.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• Current Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license meeting state requirements.
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential via NBRC.
• Ability to perform physical requirements, including lifting/pushing/pulling/gripping up to 50 pounds.
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and patient advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient respiratory care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), delivering therapies per physician orders.
• Assess patient conditions and recommend appropriate respiratory interventions.
• Support physicians during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care plans and treatments.
• Participate in rounds and interdisciplinary care planning.
• Accurately document care and maintain regulatory compliance.
• Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain respiratory care equipment.
• Serve as a clinical resource, preceptor, and mentor as needed.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Patient advocacy

Education

CoARC-accredited Respiratory Care Program

Job description

Provide inpatient respiratory care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), delivering therapies per physician orders and serving as a clinical resource for physicians, nurses, patients, and families.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patient conditions and recommend appropriate respiratory interventions
• Support physicians during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care plans and treatments
• Participate in rounds and interdisciplinary care planning
• Accurately document care and maintain regulatory compliance
• Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain respiratory care equipment
• Serve as a clinical resource, preceptor, and mentor as needed
• Stay current with evidence-based respiratory care practices

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Care Program
• Current Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license meeting state requirements
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential via NBRC
• Ability to perform physical requirements, including lifting/pushing/pulling/gripping up to 50 pounds
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and patient advocacy skills

Preferred: ACLS certification, critical care experience, and PALS certification for those supporting the Emergency Department.