Respiratory Therapist CRT/RRT: PRN, 7a-7p or 7p-7a, shift as needed
Abilities/Skills: Graduate of AMA approved Respiratory Therapy program, NBRC credentialed CRT or RRT, current good standing Missouri Respiratory Therapy license, Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification, ability to lift 50 pounds, ability to stand for long periods of time, 1year clinical experience preferred though may consider clinical rotation hours the right candidate. Must possess above average interpersonal communication, time management skills and retain a flexible schedule.
Job Duties: Under the direction of department director and hospital medical director, RT will administer medical gases, aerosol therapies, obtain and analyze blood specimens, perform inpatient and outpatient testing, provide patient education, operate, and maintain various types of respiratory and cardiopulmonary equipment, provide mechanical ventilation, complete in depth documentation in EMR, perform competent cleaning of equipment, maintenance of safety and infection control policies as well as any other modalities of respiratory care.
