CoxHealth is Hiring a Registered/Certified Respiratory Therapist - Cox Barton County Hospital Near Lamar, MO
Summary
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Benefits
Candidates may be eligible for a sign on bonus
Up to 80 hours of ETO available for qualified candidates
Relocation bonus available for qualified candidates
$0.50 add on pay for having a BS degree in Respiratory Therapy
Opportunity to earn up to $2.00 per hour in STAR Clinical Ladder
Robust, fully customizable benefits package including Medical/Vision/Dental and more!
No cost eCare visits
Employer-provided mental health services for employees and eligible family members
Retirement with employer match up to 5%
Tuition discounts and reimbursement available for continuing your education
CoxHealth Fitness Center and Child Care discounts
Job Summary
The Registered Respiratory Therapist provides professional respiratory focused intervention during all phases of the patient care stay. The Registered Respiratory Therapist assesses and assists in the determination of a respiratory plan of care based on physical assessment, diagnosis, and patient history. The Registered Respiratory Therapist may provide medicated and non-medicated therapies, invasive and noninvasive ventilation, oxygen administration and titration, diagnostic testing as related to ventilation and pulmonary function as well as arterial blood gas analysis.
Job Requirements
Education
Required: Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Program
Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in a related field
Experience
No prior experience required
Skills
Provides care as appropriate to age of population served.
Proficient in safely providing all routine and emergent respiratory modalities.
Able to assess patients and provide patient care per protocol.
Provide accurate and appropriate electronic documentation.
Provide accurate and appropriate education to patients, students and new staff.
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