Respiratory Therapist

Job Description

Hedrick Medical Center of Chillicothe, Missouri is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner‑RRT or CRT to join our Respiratory Therapy team. In this role, you will support adult ICU, Medical Surgical, ED, Surgery, and the Code Blue Team. Our Respiratory Therapy team takes pride in their work and has a culture of kindness.

• Part Time Swing; 24 Hours Weekly
• 2‑12 hour shifts; 7:00 pm–7:00 am or 7:00 am–7:00 pm as needed

• Evaluates and performs diagnostic, therapeutic and metabolic testing in accordance with physician orders and respiratory medical protocols
• Performs or assists in procedures including but not limited to endotracheal intubation, extubations, tracheostomy tube changes, bronchoscopy and capnography monitoring
• Conducts patient assessment, treatment planning, therapeutic interventions analysis and reporting of clinical response
• Evaluates appropriateness of medical orders, transports patients requiring mechanical ventilation or airway protection and ensures safe operation of devices in X‑ray, CT and MRI
• Maintains proficiency in the application of mechanical ventilation modalities, Non‑Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation, Continuous Positive Airway Pressure and Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure

To be successful in this role, you need to work effectively and collaboratively with nursing, physicians and other team members. This position requires strong communication and organizational skills so you can build patient rapport easily.

Because of the multiple specialty areas you would support and the trauma ICU patients you would care for, we are looking for someone with their RRT who is passionate about patient care, teamwork, continuous learning and growing within the field.

• We are dedicated to innovation and always looking for ways to improve.
• We offer a Career Advancement Program to expand your skills and grow your career.
• We believe in creating a collaborative environment where all voices are heard.
• We are here for you and will support you in achieving your goals.
• Saint Luke's offers competitive salaries and benefits packages to all employees.

Applicable

Experience:

Less than 1 year

• Basic Life Support – American Heart Association or Red Cross
• Certified Respiratory Therapist – Various
• Licensed Respiratory Therapist (MO) – Missouri Division of Professional Registration
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC) – The National Board for Respiratory Care, Associate Degree

Part Time Swing (United States of America)

Equal Opportunity Employer.