Registered Respiratory Therapist - Long Term Acute Care

Heartland Health • Saint Joseph, MO

122d • $28 - $43

About The Position

Mosaic Life Care is a health care system in northwest Missouri. With a vision of transforming community health by being a life-care innovator, Mosaic places the holistic needs of patients first by providing the right care at the right time and place, offering high value and quality health care. This position assumes responsibility for caring for and completing tasks that contribute to high quality, safe and effective care. This position will execute protocols, administer respiratory therapies, and educate patients and families about conditions and treatments. This position works under the supervision of the Director and Assistant Director and is employed by Heartland Long Term Acute Care Hospital.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent; Graduated from an accredited Registered Respiratory Therapy Program
• BLS Certification State of Missouri Licensure, RCP
• Graduated from an Accredited Respiratory Therapy Program where Clinical rotations were completed

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and assesses patient's respiratory needs to make recommendations.
• Administers medications and treatments based on patient outcomes.
• Delivers and assesses patient response to ordered therapy.
• Monitors, records and communicates patients condition and response to stimuli.
• Provides patient education for disease, medications and treatment.

Benefits

• Concierge services
• Employee lounge
• Wellness programs
• Free covered parking
• Free on-site and virtual health clinics

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED