Respiratory Therapist (RRT or CRT)

Lake Regional Health System has been awarded the Forbes 2022 & 2023 America's Best-in-State Employers!

Joining our Lake Regional Health System team means working alongside our knowledgeable, dedicated team of people who care for our patients and one another.

Why Work at Lake Regional Health System?

Lake Regional provides care and services across five counties, serving the heart of Missouri. At Lake Regional, you have the opportunity to work for a large company with a hometown feel. Joining our team of skilled surgical specialists means you will have the opportunity to work with board-certified general surgeons supporting customized treatment plans that are right for our patients, and you can be part of it!

What Are We Looking For?

Lake Regional Health System is actively seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to join our team.

The Registered Respiratory Therapist protocols in all inpatient areas, including ventilator management, oxygen therapy, bronchodilators, inflation therapy, and pediatric therapy. Interact closely in a team environment with physicians, nurses, and other clinicians. The successful candidate must be proactive with a self-starting mindset.

Responsibilities:

• Provide all respiratory treatments and modalities, including all inhaled medications, IPV, BiPAP/CPAP, NIV, IS, Ventilator Management and care, pulse oximetry, Oxygen therapy, Heliox therapy, EKGs, and bedside PFTs.
• Perform arterial blood gas sampling and analysis.
• Participate in shift report-reporting on all patients receiving respiratory therapy services.
• Initiate, maintain, and troubleshoot mechanical ventilators and non-invasive ventilators.
• Educate patients and family members regarding care needed after discharge.
• Provide education to hospital staff relating to respiratory care for patients.
• Ensure optimum quality of care through ongoing education.
• Provides accurate, timely documentation of respiratory care provided to patients.
• Adheres to safety departmental, and hospital policy and procedures. Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care of service appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Embrace the culture of one by committing to each other, encouraging excellence, and care more than expected.

Qualification for Education

• Certification/Licensure required for job: CRT and RCP, RRT Preferred.
• Must have current BLS, and obtain ACLS and NRP once hired.

Lake Regional Health System has competitive Benefits and Compensation package.

• Tuition assistance & continuing education opportunities
• Wellness incentives including mental and physical wellness programs
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Employer-sponsored Life and AD&D insurance
• 401K with a company match
• Area discounts to popular attractions and retail spaces

At Lake Regional Health System, Our Commitment Runs Deep!