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

CoxHealth • Springfield, MO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Graduate Respiratory Therapist is a member of the health care team who has completed a CoARC-approved Registered Respiratory Therapy program. This role may be held for up to 180 days, and the therapist may provide care in all areas of the hospital. Responsibilities include medicated and non-medicated therapy; invasive and non-invasive ventilation; applying and titrating oxygen therapy; pulmonary diagnostic testing; and performing and analyzing arterial blood gases. The therapist assesses patients to help formulate respiratory care plans and responds to emergent clinical needs throughout the facility.

At CoxHealth South, the therapist works in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment alongside clinicians, physicians, and care teams. The department supports six critical care units, a 28,000-square-foot Emergency Department, and nine inpatient floors. Care may include advanced procedures such as arterial line placement and intubations, as well as ventilator management, non-invasive support, and therapy protocols.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Program.
• Current Education Permit or Missouri State License for Respiratory.
• Must pass the RRT boards within 180 days.
• No prior experience required.
• Proficiency in safely providing routine and emergent respiratory modalities.
• Ability to assess patients and provide care per protocol.
• Assessment and critical-thinking skills.
• In-depth knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
• Adherence 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 medicated and non-medicated therapy.
• Provide invasive and non-invasive ventilation and apply and titrate oxygen therapy.
• Perform pulmonary diagnostic testing and arterial blood gas procedures and analysis.
• Assess patients to assist in formulating respiratory care plans.
• Respond to emergent clinical needs throughout the facility.
• Provide care appropriate to the age of the population served.
• Document 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.
• Self-scheduling options.
• Up to $6,000 sign-on bonus upon completion of requirements for RRT.
• 40 hours of front-loaded paid time off.
• Up to $3,000 relocation bonus.
• Up to $1.50 certification pay.
• $0.50 BS pay.
• Career ladder bonus eligibility up to $5,000.

What This Job Offers

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