Respiratory Therapist

Citizens Memorial Hospital (CMH) is hiring a Respiratory Therapist to join our Respiratory Care Department in Bolivar, Missouri - someone who leads with skill, compassion, and a drive to positively impact every patient and family we serve.


Position Details

• Status: Full-Time

• Work Shift: Nights

• Hours: 6pm-6am, 72 hours per pay period

• Shift Differential: $2.25/hr. - 11pm to 6am

Incentives

Qualified candidates may also receive:

• Tuition Assistance or Loan Reimbursement

• Relocation Assistance

• Up to $5000 Sign-On Bonus

What Your Day Looks Like: The Respiratory Care Department sets a high standard for patient care and seeks to provide timely and quality respiratory care to inpatients, outpatients, and emergency patients under medical supervision.


As a Respiratory Therapist, you will be:

• Performing pulmonary function tests to measure lung volume and flow, and analyzing blood samples using blood gas analyzers to check oxygen and carbon dioxide levels
• Administering aerosolized medications, performing chest physiotherapy, and managing life-support systems such as mechanical ventilators
• Teaching patients and their families how to properly use inhalers, oxygen tanks, and ventilators at home, and counseling individuals on disease prevention or smoking cessation
• Reviewing patient progress, and making adjustments to treatments as needed

• Updating patient records to document procedures and verbal orders for therapy and equipment

Qualifications:

Education: Completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapist program with an Associates Degree


Skills: Communication, teamwork, compassion, time-management


Licensure/Certification: Current State of Missouri Registered Respiratory Therapist


Physical Requirements: Frequent walking, standing, bending; performing repetitive movements; ability to lift/carry up to 10 lbs - 20 lbs.


Benefits That Support You

• Competitive wages, annual merit increases, employee wellness program

For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: CMH benefits.


Why CMH?

CMH includes 34 primary and specialty clinics, six longterm care facilities, and one residential care facility. We provide acute care, emergency services, ambulatory care, surgical services, pharmacies, walkin clinics, addiction recovery, therapies, and more - all grounded in exceptional, communityfocused healthcare.

• CMH is a three-time recipient of the Missouri Quality Award.

• 2025 Chest Pain-MI Platinum Award

• Springfield Business Journal awards include multiple years as an Economic Impact Award nominee and being honored in the Dynamic Dozen for being one of the top 12 fastest-growing companies in southwest Missouri.

Click here to see the full list of awards for CMH!


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Recruiter Contact

Kelly Fender

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