Registered Respiratory Therapist

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Full Time - Day

Education and Certification/ Registration Required for the Position: Junior college/two-year college training; RRT certification by the NBRC; BLS & ACLS required; Missouri License required.

Required Knowledge: Knowledgeable of insurance requirements for home use equipment and patient testing; lung disease process; abnormal vs. normal vital signs and lab values; and maintain high level of understanding of pulmonary diseases and pulmonary diagnostic procedures; policies and procedures related to competency evaluation; hospital directives and departmental policies; MO board for respiratory care rules; understanding of basic employment legalities; and AARC guidelines. Knowledgeable of Pulmonary Rehab certification requirements. Pulmonary Function Testing preferred.

Required Skills and Ability: Critical thinking; ability to meet strict deadlines; and verbal and written communication. Team lead or management experience preferred.

Maintains blood gas lab.

Assists with employee/student training.

Performs all aspects of respiratory care. 

Performs QA of employee performance, when directed. 

Provides education and assist with COPD support group.