Respiratory Therapist Seasonal PRN

Research Medical Center; Lee's Summit (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Match (100% on 3–9% of pay)

Education support: tuition assistance,

Student loan assistance

Certification support

Dependent scholarships

Paid time off and family leave

Job summary

Research Medical Center in Missouri is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a seasonal PRN role during the winter period. You will provide diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care, manage ventilation, and work across emergency, critical care, and acute settings with a supportive team.

The position emphasizes serving as a clinical resource, educating patients and families, and maintaining equipment while adhering to infection-prevention standards.

Qualifications

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support within 6 months of start date.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support.
• NBRC-RRT: Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• Associate or Bachelor's Degree.
• RRT/RCP-State: Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner.
• No Travel Required.
• One year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess respiratory status by focused exams, interpreting breath sounds and airway patency, and determining the need for respiratory interventions.
• Deliver evidence-based therapy by providing oxygen support, aerosolized medications, airway clearance techniques, and other treatments across emergency, critical care, and acute settings.
• Manage ventilation and airways by assisting with artificial airway placement, initiating and adjusting invasive and noninvasive ventilation, monitoring patient responses, and responding to emergencies.
• Educate patients and families, serve as a clinical resource, partner with physicians and nurses, and assist in stabilizing newborns during deliveries when needed.
• Maintain equipment and safety by setting up, operating, and cleaning respiratory equipment; ensuring readiness and preventive maintenance; transporting ventilated patients safely; and following infection-prevention standards.

Skills

Respiratory Therapy Knowledge

Ventilation Management

Critical Care Experience

Patient Assessment

Education

Associate Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Explore HCA's opportunities as a Respiratory Therapist Seasonal PRN! We are seeking experienced Respiratory Therapists to join our team for the upcoming winter season at an increased seasonal pay rate and completion bonus!

Job Summary And Qualifications

As a Respiratory Therapist, you’ll play an essential role in guiding patients through both routine care and critical moments. You’ll perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures while managing invasive and noninvasive ventilation across a variety of care settings. You’ll have access to advanced respiratory technology, mentorship from experienced RT leaders, and the support of a dependable, collaborative team that will set you up for success and ongoing professional growth. And with consistent, predictable scheduling, you’ll have the stability and resources to deliver your best care, continue building your expertise, and make a lasting impact on patient health every day.

Seasonal Position Requirements and Incentives:

• Seasonal position for 11/8/26 -- 2/27/27
• Completion bonus to be paid to eligible employees after the successful completion of 16 consecutive weeks of employment while meeting all shift requirements during that period.
• All Seasonal RNs/PCTs/ RRTs are required to work a minimum of 72 hours per pay period (0.9 FTEs) during the seasonal period.
• Two (2) weekend shifts are required for each 4-week period if applicable.
• During the 16-week period, the employee is required to work one holiday shift as defined by Department Manager or designee.
• Seasonal Staff are PRN status employees and are subject to first call-off. There is no guarantee of hours by the hospital. However, if employees are called off by the facility, then they will still be eligible for the completion bonus.
• Seasonal Staff will not be eligible for benefits, except 401 (k) and retirement contribution per the PRN policy.
• Staff members classified in the Seasonal Program are eligible for Critical Staffing Need Differential payments, when approved for their department and after they have completed three scheduled shifts in a week (i.e. 4th shift is paid Critical Staffing Differential).
• Shifts may vary based on needs of the department.
• After the completion period has been met, employees are eligible to apply to open FT/PT/PRN vacancies.
• Current PRN employees with 0.001 or .3 FTE commitment can be considered for this program.
• Based on business needs, the seasonal program can be ended at any time.
• This program cannot be combined with Seasonal Incentive Program.

Your role will include:

• Assessing respiratory status by performing focused exams, interpreting breath sounds and airway patency, and determining the need for respiratory interventions.
• Delivering evidence-based therapy by providing oxygen support, aerosolized medications, airway clearance techniques, and other treatments across emergency, critical care, and acute settings.
• Managing ventilation and airways by assisting with artificial airway placement, initiating and adjusting invasive and noninvasive ventilation, monitoring patient responses, and responding quickly to clinical changes or emergencies.
• Supporting patients and the care team by educating patients and families, serving as a clinical resource, partnering with physicians and nurses, and helping stabilize newborns during deliveries when needed.
• Maintaining equipment and safety by setting up, operating, and cleaning respiratory equipment; ensuring readiness and preventive maintenance; transporting ventilated patients safely; and following all infection-prevention standards.

What qualifications you will need:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date
• Basic Cardiac Life Support
• (NBRC-RRT) Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Associate Degree, or Bachelors Degree
• (RRT/RCP-State) Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner
• No Travel Required
• One (1) Year Required Experience

Benefits

Research Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Research Medical Center is a 585+ bed hospital. Our hospital offers an array of medical and health clinic services. This includes women's services offering obstetrics and fertility, an emergency room, and a trauma center. We offer a Stroke Center, a walk-in clinic, and orthopedics across three Kansas City locations. Our specialty care areas include a Chest Pain Center, Level I Trauma Center, Breast Care Center, Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Programs, and Primary Stroke Center. We are one of 10 HCA Midwest Health hospitals in Kansas City and surrounding areas

Research Psychiatric Center is a 95+ bed facility. We offer acute inpatient, day treatment, and community-based outpatient behavioral healthcare. We treat adolescents, adults, and senior adults for emotional disorders, mental illness, and substance abuse. Our professional staff includes psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and licensed professional counselors. We are committed to delivering our patients skilled compassionate care regardless of age or circumstance.

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