Graduate Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Care - Full Time - Day Shift

CoxHealth • Springfield, MO

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Graduate Respiratory Therapist is a member of the healthcare team who has completed a CoARC-approved Registered Respiratory Therapy program. This position may be held for up to 180 days, during which the therapist may provide care in all areas of the hospital. Care includes medicated and non-medicated therapy, invasive and non-invasive ventilation, oxygen therapy application and titration, pulmonary diagnostic testing, and arterial blood gas performance and analysis. The therapist assesses patients to help formulate respiratory care plans and responds to emergent clinical needs throughout the facility.

At Cox South, the role supports six critical care units, a 28,000-square-foot Emergency Department, and nine inpatient floors. The department uses ventilator management, non-invasive support, and therapy protocols, and offers opportunities to perform advanced procedures such as arterial line placement and intubations. The position is part of a collaborative respiratory care team working with physicians, nurses, and other care teams in a patient-centered environment.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Program.
• Current Education Permit or Missouri State License for Respiratory.
• Must pass the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) boards within 180 days.
• Able to safely provide routine and emergent respiratory modalities.
• Able to assess patients and provide patient care according to protocol.
• Possesses assessment and critical-thinking skills.
• Possesses in-depth knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
• Adheres to infection-prevention practices and facility safety policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care in all areas of the hospital, including acute care settings.
• Deliver medicated and non-medicated respiratory therapy.
• Provide invasive and non-invasive ventilation and manage ventilator support.
• Apply and titrate oxygen therapy.
• Perform pulmonary diagnostic testing and arterial blood gas procedures and analysis.
• Assess patients and assist in formulating respiratory care plans.
• Respond to emergent clinical needs throughout the facility.
• Perform advanced procedures such as arterial line placement and intubations.
• Provide care appropriate to the age of the population served.
• Document patient care accurately and appropriately in electronic records.
• Educate patients, students, and new staff.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental benefits for employees working 20 or more hours per week.
• Retirement plan with employer match.
• 40 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off.
• Up to $6,000 sign-on bonus upon completion of RRT requirements.
• Up to $3,000 relocation bonus.
• Up to $1.50 certification pay.
• $0.50 bachelor's degree pay.
• Career Ladder bonus eligibility up to $5,000.
• Self-scheduling options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree