- Pay
- $41.81/hr
- Where
- Jefferson City, Missouri, United States
- Level
- Mid
Shift : Various Shifts
Work Arrangement : On-Site
Department : Respiratory Therapy
Facility : Capital Region Medical Center – 1125 Madison St., Jefferson City, MO
Compensation :
· Base Pay Range: $41.81 - PRN 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 DEPARTMENT
Our Respiratory Therapy Department provides comprehensive care in a community hospital setting with daily patient volumes ranging from 70–110 patients . Respiratory therapists work collaboratively with physicians, nursing staff, and other clinical professionals to deliver high-quality respiratory care across multiple patient populations.
The department supports a 12-bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and a Level II Nursery , offering therapists the opportunity to manage both critically ill adult patients and neonatal populations. Our therapists are actively involved in advanced respiratory care including mechanical ventilation management, non-invasive ventilation, airway management, and emergency response .
Respiratory therapists gain hands-on experience with modern respiratory equipment, including Servo-i Ventilator mechanical ventilators and Philips V60 Ventilator systems for non-invasive ventilation. The department also provides experience with specialized therapies such as nitric oxide delivery using the NoxBox Nitric Oxide Delivery System .
Therapists play an active role in a variety of advanced bedside procedures, including:
· Assisting with endotracheal intubation
· Participating in bedside bronchoscopy procedures
· Managing mechanical and non-invasive ventilation
· Administering aerosolized medications and airway clearance therapies
· Providing neonatal respiratory support
Our department offers a supportive environment where respiratory therapists develop a broad skill set and maintain a high level of clinical involvement in critical care and procedural support.
ABOUT THE JOB
MU Healthcare is looking for a passionate and skilled Respiratory Therapist 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
MU Health Care is proud to be named one of Forbes’ Best-in-State Employers seven years in a row, and that’s largely a result of the incredible culture and team we’ve built. At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. Here, 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…