Registered Respiratory Therapist - Pediatric - Full Time

Facility: CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807 Department: 1831 SLC-CH Respiratory Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Hours: 6:30 PM-7:00 AM Work Shift: Night Shift (United States of America) Benefits Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week) Job Description Job Summary The Pediatric Respiratory Therapist provides professional respiratory focused intervention during all phases of the patient care stay. The Pediatric Respiratory Therapist assesses and assists in the determination of a respiratory plan of care based on physical assessment, diagnosis, and patient history. The Pediatric Respiratory Therapist may provide medicated and non‑medicated therapies, invasive and noninvasive ventilation, oxygen administration and titration, diagnostic testing as related to ventilation and pulmonary function as well as arterial and capillary blood gas analysis. Education Required: Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Program Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field Experience No prior experience required Skills Provides care as appropriate to age of population served. Proficient in safely providing all routine and emergent respiratory modalities. Able to assess patients and provide patient care per protocol. Provide accurate and appropriate electronic documentation. Provide accurate and appropriate education to patients, students and new staff. Possesses assessment and critical thinking skills. Possesses in depth knowledge of anatomy and physiology. Adheres to infection prevention practices and facility safety policies and procedures. Licensure / Certification / Registration Required: Missouri State License for Respiratory Required: RRT credential from the NBRC (If applicable) Must obtain NRP within 90 days of hire #J-18808-Ljbffr