Respiratory Therapist - Internal Agency - Tier II Float

L.E. Cox Medical Centers; United States; On-site; USD 10,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement with employer match

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist Float to provide professional respiratory care across CoxHealth campuses during all phases of the patient care stay. This role supports multiple locations and requires float coverage.

Qualified candidates graduate from an accredited respiratory program, with no prior experience required; a Bachelor's degree is preferred. You will perform ventilation, oxygen titration, ABG analysis, and document care per protocol.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Program.
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care across CoxHealth locations within the system.
• Assess patients and determine a respiratory plan of care.
• Administer therapies including ventilation and oxygen titration as needed.
• Document electronically and educate patients, students and staff.

Skills

Age-appropriate patient care

Respiratory modalities

Assessment and critical thinking

Electronic documentation

Patient and staff education

Anatomy and physiology knowledge

Infection prevention practices

Policy adherence

Education

Graduate of accredited Respiratory Program

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

None

Job description

Facility: CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807 Department: 1155 Central Staffing Office Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Hours: 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM Work Shift: Night Shift (United States of America)

CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence: Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times. Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads. Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).

Benefits Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)

Job Description: This position will float to multiple locations across CoxHealth campuses and will receive float pay of $9.00 per hour.

Job Summary The Registered Respiratory Therapist Float provides professional respiratory focused intervention during all phases of the patient care stay. The Registered Respiratory Therapist Float can provide care throughout the hospital locations within the system. The Registered Respiratory Therapist Float assesses and assists in the determination of a respiratory plan of care based on physical assessment, diagnosis, and patient history. The Registered Respiratory Therapist Float may provide medicated and non‑medicated therapies, invasive and non‑invasive ventilation, oxygen administration and titration, diagnostic testing as related to ventilation and pulmonary function as well as arterial blood gas analysis.

Education:

• Required: Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Program.
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in a related field.

Experience:

• No prior experience required.

Skills:

• Provides care as appropriate to age of population served.
• Proficient in safely providing all routine and emergent respiratory modalities.
• Able to assess patients and provide patient care per protocol.
• Provide accurate and appropriate electronic documentation.
• Provide accurate and appropriate education to patients, students and new staff.
• Possesses assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Possesses in depth knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
• Adheres to infection prevention practices and facility safety policies and procedures.

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

• Missouri State License for Respiratory.
• Must obtain BLS within 90 days of hire.
• RRT credential from the NBRC (If applicable)

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in your community? At CoxHealth, we don’t just provide medical services; we've created an atmosphere where innovation, collaboration, values, and excellence come together to transform lives. Whether you desire to work in a clinical or non‑clinical capacity, CoxHealth has the perfect position for you! CoxHealth is the region’s employer of choice because we keep our mission, vision, and values in mind with every decision for our employees and our patients.

OUR MISSION To improve the health of the communities we serve. OUR VISION To be the best for those who need us. OUR VALUES Safety, compassion, respect, and integrity.

CoxHealth is the area leader in health care and community involvement, with six hospitals, more than 80 clinics, five ERs and more than 14,000 employees throughout southwest Missouri. We offer a wide range of treatments and services to help with whatever health needs you might have. Whether you're about to become a parent, have an illness or need medical information, we’re here for you. And if your goal is to live a healthy, balanced life with the best tools available, we can help with that, too. We know that your health and the health of your loved ones are some of the most personal, important parts of your life. That's why we keep our Mission, Vision and Values at the center of everything we do, every day. Thank you for choosing CoxHealth.