Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Day Shift, Local Impact

L.E. Cox Medical Centers; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Part 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 to provide professional respiratory interventions across the patient care stay. The role involves assessing and contributing to a respiratory care plan based on patient assessment, diagnosis, and history.

Responsibilities include administering ventilator support, oxygen therapy, diagnostic testing related to ventilation, and arterial blood gas analysis, with emphasis on safety and documentation.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Program.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
• Missouri State License for Respiratory.
• RRT credential from the NBRC.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory-focused interventions across the patient care stay.
• Assist in determining a respiratory plan of care based on assessment, diagnosis & history.
• Administer medicated and non-medicated therapies, invasive/noninvasive ventilation, oxygen therapy & ABG analysis.

Skills

Adequate care for population

Respiratory modalities proficiency

Patient assessment & protocol

Electronic documentation

Education to patients & staff

Critical thinking

Anatomy & physiology knowledge

Infection prevention & safety

Education

Graduate of accredited Respiratory Program

Bachelor's degree in related field (preferred)

Job description

CoxHealth is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide professional respiratory interventions across the patient care stay. The role involves assessing and contributing to a respiratory care plan based on patient assessment, diagnosis, and history.

Responsibilities include administering ventilator support, oxygen therapy, diagnostic testing related to ventilation, and arterial blood gas analysis, with emphasis on safety and documentation.