Student Tech - Respiratory Care - PRN

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking a Respiratory Care student for duties including therapy treatments, oxygen administration, and patient assessment within the Respiratory Care Unit South. The position supports patient care across hospital areas and emphasizes accurate documentation and education.

Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited Respiratory Program with pharmacology coursework completed; graduate applicants are preferred.

Qualifications

• Provides care appropriate to age group served.
• Proficient in routine and emergent respiratory modalities.
• Able to assess patients and provide care per protocol.
• Maintain accurate electronic documentation.
• Provide education to patients, students and new staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapy treatments and tests as directed.
• Manage oxygen administration and basic pulmonary function procedures.
• Evaluate and chart patient response to therapy in the chart.
• Collaborate with supervisor to assign tasks in hospital areas.

Skills

Patient care

Respiratory modalities

Patient assessment

Documentation

Patient education

Education

Enrolled in accredited Respiratory Program

Pharmacology course completed

Graduate of accredited Respiratory Program

Job description

Facility:CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807Department:1083 Respiratory Care Unit SouthScheduled Weekly Hours:0Hours:0630-1500Work Shift:Day 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).BenefitsMedical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealthJob Description:Performs respiratory therapy treatments, procedures, and test, including floor therapy, oxygen administration, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and basic pulmonary function procedures. Works in the areas of the hospital as directed by the supervisor. Is able to evaluate and chart patient response to therapy. This position will not extend beyond participation in or graduation from an approved Respiratory Care Program.Education: Required: Enrolled in an accredited Respiratory Program AND Successfully completed Pharmacology Course Preferred: Graduate of an accredited Respiratory ProgramExperience: No prior experience requiredSkills: 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.Licensure/Certification/Registration: Required: MBRC Education Permit