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

CoxHealth • Springfield, MO

5d • 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, and the therapist may provide care in all areas of the hospital. Care includes medicated and non-medicated therapies, invasive and non-invasive ventilation, application and titration of oxygen therapy, 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 CoxHealth South, the therapist supports six critical care units, the Emergency Department, and nine inpatient floors. The role includes advanced procedures such as arterial line placement and intubations, and care using ventilator management, non-invasive support, and therapy protocols. The department describes its environment as fast-paced, patient-centered, collaborative, and grounded in compassion, integrity, respect, and teamwork.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited respiratory program, including a CoARC-approved Registered Respiratory Therapy program.
• Current Education Permit or Missouri State License for Respiratory.
• Must pass the RRT boards within 180 days.
• No prior experience required.
• Able to provide care appropriate to the age of the population served.
• Proficient in safely providing routine and emergent respiratory modalities.
• Able to assess patients and provide patient care per protocol.
• Able to provide accurate and appropriate electronic documentation and education to patients, students, and new staff.
• Assessment and critical thinking skills.
• 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 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.
• Perform advanced procedures such as arterial line placement and intubations.
• Provide care appropriate to the age of the patient population served.
• Safely provide routine and emergent respiratory modalities and patient care per protocol.
• Document care accurately and appropriately in electronic systems.
• 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 requirements for RRT.
• 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 that promote work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

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