RRT

HCA Healthcare; Belton (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage and benefits

401(k) plan with match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Education assistance

Time Away From Work

Job summary

Belton Regional Medical Center is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to join our team. You will provide diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care, including ventilation support, across multiple care settings with mentorship and collaboration from RT leaders.

You will perform focused assessments, administer oxygen and aerosolized therapies, monitor patient responses, and educate patients and families while maintaining equipment safety and infection control.

Qualifications

• BCLS must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• NBRC-RRT certification must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date.
• Associate Degree required for eligibility.
• RRT/RCP-State certification required or in process.

Responsibilities

• Assess respiratory status with focused exams and review of breath sounds.
• Deliver evidence-based therapy including oxygen and medications.
• Manage ventilation and airway support, including invasive and noninvasive modes.
• Educate patients and families, and support the care team during critical moments.
• Maintain equipment and uphold infection prevention standards.

Education

Associate Degree

NBRC-RRT Certification

RRT/RCP-State Certification

BCLS (within 30 days of employment)

Job description

Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a Registered Respiratory Therapist you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Belton Regional Medical Center which is part of the nation’s leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

NIGHTS 6pm-6:30am.

Benefits

Belton Regional 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 medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.

• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.

• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing

• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock

• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.

• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more

• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts

• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships

• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)

• Colleague recognition program

• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part‑time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Registered Respiratory Therapist where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well‑being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

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.

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:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

• (NBRC‑RRT) Registered Respiratory Therapist must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date

• Associate Degree

• (RRT/RCP‑State) Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner

Belton Regional Medical Center (https://beltonregionalmedicalcenter.com/) is an 80+ bed acute care facility. We are located in Belton and serve southern Jackson and northern Cass counties. We are one of 10 HCA Healthcare Midwest Health System hospitals in Kansas City. We offer a full range of inpatient and outpatient services. Our services are supported by our excellent colleagues, advanced technology, and deep relationships within the community. Over the past decade, our hospital underwent a $39.2 million dollar renovation and expansion project. This project has enabled us to meet the growing medical needs of our community. Our hospital is equipped with a beautiful memorial garden, patient advocates, and private rooms. We are recognized by The Joint Commission, American College of Radiology, and College of American Pathologists Laboratory Accreditation Program.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.