We are seeking a Respiratory Therapist, Certified or Registered (CRT) (RRT), internally referred to as our Respiratory Care Practitioner, at St. Mary's Medical Center (SMMC), a member of Prime Healthcare.  As a Respiratory Therapist (RT) you will, under the direction and authorization of the Medical Director and Cardiopulmonary Director/Manager, perform respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the physician. 

Shift’s Available:  Days

Employment Type: Full Time

Hours: 12-hour shift 

Location: St. Mary's Medical Center (SMMC), Blue Springs, MO

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare: 

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
• Employer 401K options
• Tuition reimbursement options 
• Life, disability, and other insurance options
• Many other amazing benefits

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to): 

• performing respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the physician
• emphasis will be toward the assessment, planning, implementation and documentation of care, with consideration of age and population specific needs and requirements of the patient
• in the absence of a supervisor, may be assigned/identified as team lead, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift
• evaluation, diagnosis, and care of patients with cardiopulmonary problems
• such patients include those with emphysema, asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia, cardiac failure, and chest trauma

Education and Work Experience

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:  

• state Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license
• current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and/or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• ACLS certificate within 60 day of hire and maintain current
• PALS certificate within 60 days of hire and maintain current
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus: 

• 2 years experience as an RCP
• NRP certified
• Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science Degree

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/  

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics.  If you need special accommodation for the application process, please contact Human Resources.  Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf  

#LI-MP1