REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST - PRN - CAPITAL REGION MEDICAL CENTER

Shift : Variable 12-hour shifts, days and evenings

Department : Respiratory Therapy

Compensation :

• Base Pay Range : $41.81 per hour, Flat Rate
• Shift Differentials :

o Additional $2.00 per hour for evening shifts

o Additional $4.00 per hour for night shifts

o Additional $3.00 per hour for weekend shifts

o Additional $5.00 per hour for weekend evening shifts

o Additional $7.00 per hour for weekend night shifts

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 HEALTH CARE

At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. We believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger - to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.

Our academic health system - the only in mid-Missouri - is home to multiple hospitals, including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here, you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions - with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

This position is non-benefit eligible.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.