Certified Respiratory Therapist

St. Mary's Medical Center • Blue Springs, MO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Respiratory Therapist, also referred to as Respiratory Care Practitioner I (RCP I), performs respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as directed by the medical and cardiopulmonary directors and based on physician orders. The role assesses, plans, implements, and documents patient care according to patients’ age and population-specific needs, working in the absence of a supervisor. The position is part-time, with varied hours on the night shift, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Blue Springs, Missouri.

Requirements

• Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
• Current Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC); employees hired before March 2026 are exempt.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire, maintained as current.
• Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the AHA or ARC within 60 days of hire, maintained as current.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the AHA within 60 days of hire, maintained as current.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of acute care experience.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or Bachelor of Science degree.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide inhalation therapies, oxygen therapy, and aerosol medications to help patients breathe more easily.
• Conduct pulmonary function tests and arterial blood gas analysis to assess lung capacity and gas exchange.
• Set up, monitor, and adjust ventilators and other life-supporting equipment for patients who cannot breathe independently.
• Participate in rapid response emergencies by providing airway management, performing intubations, and resuscitating patients in critical situations.
• Assess patients’ respiratory status, monitor their progress, and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Clean, sterilize, and maintain respiratory equipment to prevent infections and ensure patient safety.
• Assess, plan, implement, and document respiratory care in accordance with physician orders and patients’ specific needs.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Bereavement leave, FMLA, and other leave options.
• Employer 401(k) options.
• Tuition reimbursement options.
• Life, disability, and other insurance options.
• Other benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED