Travel Respiratory Therapist - 12-week agreement - Full-Time hours (Tiger Flex Program)

University of Missouri Health Care • Columbia, MO

35d • Onsite

About The Position

MU Health Care is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Respiratory Therapist for a local 12-week Tiger Flex assignment. This opportunity is designed for candidates in or near the Columbia, MO area who are looking to stay local while gaining travel-style experience. As a Respiratory Therapist at MU Health Care, you'll be at the forefront of our mission to provide top-notch patient care, bringing empathy, quick thinking, and a commitment to excellence to every interaction.

Requirements

• Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) licensure by the Missouri Respiratory Care board.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).

Nice To Haves

• Additional license/certification requirements as determined by hiring department.

Responsibilities

• Administer services via approved protocols and guidelines.
• Provide Respiratory Therapy Activities including the following collection and analysis of blood gas samples, oxygen therapy and specialty medical gas administration, invasive and non-invasive ventilation, inhaled medication administration, airway clearance techniques and airway maintenance, and pulmonary diagnostic testing and clinical monitoring.
• Act as member of the Code Blue, Rapid Response Team, and Trauma Response Team.
• Provide patient documentation through the electronic medical record.
• Follow infection control and safety standards.
• Educate and advise patients' families on respiratory therapy procedures.
• Provide education to students and other health care providers.
• Participate in Department Performance Improvement Project.
• Perform advanced pulmonary function testing procedures.
• Assist with basic and advanced bronchoscopy procedures.
• May complete unit/department specific duties as outlined in department documents.

Benefits

• Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one
• Generous paid leave and paid time off, including ten holidays
• Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years
• Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)
• Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed