Registered Respiratory Therapist - University Hospital - Nights

Shift:
Nights
Department:
Respiratory Therapy
Compensation:

Base Pay Range: $30.96 - $46.92 per hour, based on experience

Special Pay: Additional $8.00 per hour until 11/28/25.

Shift Differentials:

• Additional $2.00 per hour for evening shifts
• Additional $4.00 per hour for night shifts
• Additional $3.00 per hour for weekend shifts
• Additional $5.00 per hour for weekend evening shifts
• Additional $7.00 per hour for weekend night shifts

Choose Between Sign-On Bonus
-OR
- Retention Rewards

• Sign-On Bonus: $10,000
• Retention Rewards: Up to $15,000

Relocation Support: Additional $5,000 if moving from over 50 miles away

Student Loan Repayment: $2,000 per year toward student loans, up to 5 years, totaling $10,000

Enhanced Retention: $5,000 after 6 months, $3,000 after 12 months, and finally $2,000 after 24 months.

Note: Details will be provided during the HR interview. Policy language is available upon request.

MU Healthcare is looking for a passionate and skilled Respiratory Therapist, Registered to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in providing respiratory therapy procedures, not just as a routine, but also in emergency situations across general, progressive care units, and ICU. We are seeking an individual who embodies independence and is adept at administering services through approved protocols and guidelines.

As a key member of our healthcare family, you will be involved in Code Blue, Rapid Response Team, and Trauma Response Team activities, showcasing your ability to thrive under pressure. Beyond the responsibilities outlined, we value individuals who prioritize patient documentation through electronic medical records, follow stringent infection control and safety standards, and excel in educating and advising patients  families on respiratory therapy procedures.

Your contribution will extend to providing education to students and collaborating with fellow healthcare providers. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact and participate in Department Performance Improvement Projects, including advanced pulmonary function testing and bronchoscopy procedures, then we invite you to bring your expertise to MU Healthcare. Join us in delivering exceptional care and shaping the future of respiratory therapy.

At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. We believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger - to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.

Our academic health system - the only in mid-Missouri - is home to multiple hospitals, including the region s only Level 1 Trauma Center and region s only Children s Hospital as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here, you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions - with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.

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• Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one
• Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine 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
• See a comprehensive list of benefits here.

• Work independently to 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…