CRT/RRT - PRN (Day Shift)

Ray County Hospital & Healthcare • Richmond, MO

5d

About The Position

The CRT/RRT assesses patients’ respiratory status and medical history, develops and implements individualized respiratory care plans based on patient needs and physician orders, and administers respiratory therapies such as aerosol medications, mechanical ventilation, and oxygen therapy. The role monitors and evaluates patient responses to treatment and adjusts care as needed. It also includes educating patients and families, conducting diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis and pulmonary function tests, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and maintaining accurate records of assessments, treatments, and progress.

Requirements

• Valid respiratory therapist license in the State of Missouri.
• Associate’s degree or higher in respiratory therapy from an accredited program.
• Certification from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• Minimum of two years of experience in a clinical setting.
• Strong understanding of respiratory care protocols, equipment, and therapies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple priorities efficiently.
• Current BLS certification throughout employment.
• Earn ACLS and PALS within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Clinical experience in critical care or acute care environments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough assessments of patients’ respiratory status and history.
• Develop and implement individualized respiratory care plans based on patient needs and physician orders.
• Administer respiratory therapies, including aerosol medications, mechanical ventilation, and oxygen therapy.
• Monitor and evaluate patients’ responses to treatment, adjusting care as needed.
• Educate patients and their families about respiratory conditions, treatments, and preventative measures.
• Conduct diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis and pulmonary function tests.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and improve outcomes.
• Maintain accurate patient records, documenting assessments, treatments, and progress.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree