Critical Care/Acute Care Respiratory Therapist

Landmark Management Services of Florida, LLC•Columbia, MO

About The Position

If you are a Respiratory Therapist ready for a change, enjoy challenging cases, and want to make a difference in your community, we have an opportunity for you at Landmark Hospital of Columbia! We are expanding our team of talented Respiratory Therapists (RT) and encourage you to apply today! Why join Landmark Hospitals? We have complex cases that will use all your clinical skills as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - your skills will grow at Landmark! Our RT team functions as a vital and valued member of our dedicated multi-disciplinary team; your voice is heard! The RT team thrives in Landmark’s positive work environment and the complex cases in this critical care environment. You will be supported & you will make a difference! We offer comprehensive benefits and PTO for full-time staff, along with competitive pay and shift differentials. For highly experienced full-time RT candidates, we are also offering up to a $5000 sign-on bonus. Our Full-time staff work 3 shifts a week (12-hour shifts) while PRN must commit to at least 1 shift a pay period. If this type of environment intrigues you, apply today! We have employment opportunities for PRN or Full-time, and Day, Night, and Weekend shifts available. Our scheduling is online and flexible. Respiratory Therapist (RT) Job Summary: Must possess the knowledge and skill to administer all forms of respiratory assistance and treatment responsibilities assigned to the Department of Respiratory Therapy. Shifts: Nights, Days, and Weekends available, with full-time, part-time and PRN available. What is it like to work at Landmark Hospitals? Our employees enjoy a high level of engagement and work with experienced, understanding leaders who listen to and value clinician interaction. The Landmark culture provides connectivity across the organization through: Focus: Our facilities have an average of 30 – 35 beds, which allows our healthcare teams to focus intensely on our patients and their families. Multi-Disciplinary Interaction: We take pride in our collaborative, multi-disciplinary team approach to care, which helps us deliver exceptional healthcare outcomes for our patients in a positive and supportive work environment. Our clinical staff plays an important and respected role with the medical staff and administration. Growth and Skills Leverage: Use and grow your skills - our units are entirely focused on critical care to meet the needs of our medically complex patients. Patient Centered: Our Long-Term Acute Care patients stay with us an average of 25 - 30 days, which allows the clinical team to get to know the patient as a person Multi-Facility System Support: As part of a multi-hospital system, our team benefits from sharing best practices and standards that can drive better patient outcomes. While it may seem like a little thing, we also have free and convenient parking too! If you enjoy working in a vibrant, critical care atmosphere with coworkers who are committed to providing compassionate patient care, JOIN US!

Requirements

Valid RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) License
Minimum 1 year of acute hospital experience, critical care preferred
BLS and ACLS certification
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Superior analytical and critical thinking skills
Team, detail, and goal-oriented
Positive, professional, and empathetic demeanor
Ability to work a flexible schedule

Responsibilities

Function as a resource in all patient care areas and have frequent contact with patients, often critical in nature
Participate in Code Blue teams, rapid response teams, formulate patient care plans, and perform various invasive procedures
Manage and administer respiratory medications and therapeutic medical gases
Recognize interrelationships between vital signs, physiological activity, and pathological changes, analyzing and taking appropriate action
Observing patient monitoring equipment as it relates to patient pathopsychological activity and responding appropriately
Utilize independent judgment and actions in many tasks