Respiratory Therapist
Saint Joseph, MO
Host Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Respiratory Therapist

Overview

• Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
• Location: Saint Joseph, Missouri
• Employment type: Travel/Contract
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Alternating 3/4x12 nights, 18:00–06:30
• Hours per week: 36
• Unit details: No other RRTs on the unit
• Float scope: Potential float to Medical Center Unit
• Scheduling: Self-scheduling
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend
• RTO limit: 2 requests per contract
• Local candidates: Accepted within 50 miles at a lower rate

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Missouri
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (1 year of experience)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
• BLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association
• First-timers accepted
• Drivers License/State ID
• Missouri state license verification
• NURSYS verification
• Background check
• EPLS/GSA/SAM
• HHS/OIG
• Education verification
• Missouri MO EDL search
• Skills checklist
• Work history verification
• 2 professional references within 3 years of start
• Employment application

Preferred

• Experienced traveler preferred

Clinical Details

• Common diagnoses include pulmonary fibrosis, COVID, influenza, rhinovirus, cystic fibrosis, COPD, and respiratory failure
• Special procedures include bronchoscopy, ventilator weaning, tracheostomy suction and cares, and thoracentesis
• Equipment includes Airvo, Servou, Intrapulmonary Percussive Ventilator (IPV), and ventilator

Facility Highlights

• 352 certified beds
• Level II Trauma Center
• Level II Stroke Center
• Tertiary hospital between Kansas City and Omaha
• Charting: EPIC