Certified Respiratory Therapist

About the role

Shifts Available: Nights (12% to 17% per hour differential in pay). Employment Type: Part Time. Hours: Varied. Location: St. Mary's Medical Center - Blue Springs, MO.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatments such as inhalation therapies, oxygen therapy, and aerosol medications to help patients breathe more easily
• Conduct tests like pulmonary function tests and arterial blood gas analysis to assess lung capacity and gas exchange in patients
• Set up, monitor, and adjust ventilators and other life-supporting equipment for patients who cannot breathe independently
• May be part of a rapid response team in emergencies, which you will provide airway management, perform intubations, and resuscitate patients in critical situations
• Assess patients' respiratory status, monitor their progress, and make adjustments to treatment plans as needed
• Ensure that all respiratory equipment is properly cleaned, sterilized, and maintained to prevent infections and ensure patient safety

Qualifications

• Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required
• Current Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required
• Hired before March 2026, are exempt
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certified from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire and maintain current
• Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the AHA or ARC certification within 60 days of hire and maintain current
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the AHA certification within 60 days of hire and maintain current
• Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required
• Two (2) years of acute care experience required

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
• Employer 401K options
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Life, disability, and other insurance options
• Many other amazing benefits
• Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

Pay

Nights shift differential: 12% to 17% per hour differential in pay.

Schedule

Shifts: Nights. Hours: Varied.