Respiratory Therapist II

Freeman Health System; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, dental insurance

Retirement with employer match

Wellness program with discounts

Job summary

Freeman Health System in Missouri is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to evaluate and treat patients with cardiac or pulmonary disorders. You will obtain and analyze clinical data, implement care plans, and manage complex ventilator systems within established protocols.

The role requires NBRC-registered RRT and MO licensure, with NRP/PALS preferred, and ACLS/BLS within specified timelines. The position offers full-time hours in a supportive Freeman team environment.

Qualifications

• NBRC-registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) licensed in MO
• Missouri respiratory care practitioner (RCP) license
• NRP preferred
• PALS provider preferred
• ECMO experience S.T.A.B.L.E. learner
• ACLS within 180 days
• BLS for Healthcare Providers within 30 days

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients with cardiac or pulmonary disorders.
• Obtain, analyze, and correlate patient data and implement care plan.
• Manage complex patient/ventilator systems within protocol guidelines.
• Anticipate crises and perform or recommend interventions.
• Work independently within departmental guidelines.

Skills

Compassionate

Critical thinking

Job description

Our Mission To improve the health of the communities we serve through contemporary, innovative, quality healthcare solutions.

About Us – Respiratory Therapy

Respiratory Therapy consists of state licensed, professionally trained respiratory care practitioners and therapists.

Our team is there to assess the needs of patients and provide therapies to help speed the healing and recovery to return to the highest possible level of cardiopulmonary health as quickly as possible.

We are looking for compassionate individuals with critical thinking skills to quickly solve problems and work alongside our team.

Schedule: Full-time (36 hours per week)

What You'll Do

• Responsible for evaluation and treatment of patients with Cardiac or Pulmonary disorders.
• Obtains, analyzes and correlates patient clinical data and makes recommendations and / or implements care plan.
• Manages complex patient / ventilator systems within protocol guidelines.
• Anticipates crises and complications and performs or recommends appropriate interventions.
• Works independently within departmental guidelines.

Requirements

• Currently registered as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) though the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Licensed as an RCP in Missouri.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) preferred
• PALS Provider preferred.
• ECMO experience S.T.A.B.L.E. Learner
• AHA ACLS within 180 days.
• AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers within 30 days.

Preferred Requirements

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification

Freeman Perks and Programs

For eligible full-time and part-time employees Freeman offers a wide variety of career opportunities, a great work culture and generous benefits, most starting day one!

• Health, vision, dental insurance
• Retirement with employer match
• Wellness program with discounts to Health Insurance or Cash Bonus with Participation
• Milestone payments with longevity of employment
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Extended Sick pay
• Disability pay
• Learning Center designated only for Freeman Family members
• Payroll deduction at different locations such as The Daily Grind, Freeman Gift Shop, Cafeteria, etc.

Locally owned and nationally recognized, Freeman Health System is a not-for-profit health system serving communities across Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Kansas through a network of hospitals, physician clinics, outpatient locations, and specialty services.

The system includes Freeman Hospital West, Freeman Hospital East, Freeman Neosho Hospital, and the Freeman Health System facilities in Bentonville, Springdale, Willow Creek, and Siloam Springs.

Freeman Health System also operates Ozark Center – the region’s largest provider of behavioral health services, and offers comprehensive cancer, cardiology, neurology and neurosurgery, orthopedics, and women’s and children’s services.

The system is supported by more than 7,000 employees and is the only Children’s Miracle Network Hospital in a 70-mile radius.

For more information, visit Freeman Health System.