REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST - UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL - *$10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS*

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Healthcare is looking for a passionate and skilled Respiratory Therapist, Registered to join our dynamic team. In this role, you'll 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're 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'll 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're 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.

ABOUT MU HEALTHCARE

MU Health Care is a growing academic health system in mid-Missouri comprised of multiple hospitals - including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital - and over 50 specialty clinics located throughout the region.

As an MU Health Care employee, you'll be part of an exceptional team committed to our mission of saving and improving lives. Our core values of inclusion, respect, service, discovery, responsibility and excellence foster a collaborative work environment where you can grow your career.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

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  Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one.

  
  
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  Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays.

  
  
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  Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years.

  
  
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  Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%).

  
  
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  Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more.

  
  
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DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

1. 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.
2. Act as member of the Code Blue, Rapid Response Team, and Trauma Response Team.
3. Provide patient documentation through the electronic medical record.
4. Follow infection control and safety standards.
5. Educate and advise patients' families on respiratory therapy procedures. Provide education to students and other health care providers.
6. Participate in Department Performance Improvement Project.
7. Pulmonary Function Lab (with additional training) Perform advanced pulmonary function testing procedures. Assist with basic and advanced bronchoscopy procedures.
8. May complete unit/department specific duties as outlined in department documents.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) or (RCP-Temp) licensure by the Missouri Respiratory Care board. Educational Permit holders must be a graduate of a respiratory program.
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) certification by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) within one (1) month as a condition of continued employment in this job classification.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) within one (1) year as a condition of continued employment in this job classification.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional license/certification requirements as determined by hiring department.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and requires ambulating, reaching, and moving objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs.