Registered Respiratory Therapist - Pediatrics
Columbia, Missouri
University of Missouri Hospital

RRT Pediatrics

Role Overview

• Pediatric ICU level Therapist
• Night shift: 3x12 hours, 19:00–7:00
• 36 or 48 hour contracts available
• EOW
• Locals accepted
• Local candidates will not be eligible for extensions beyond the initial contract

Required Qualifications

• Valid Pediatric Respiratory Therapist license in Missouri
• Pediatric Respiratory Therapist (2 years of experience)
• Pediatric Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure
• Registered Respiratory Therapist experience

Additional Requirements

• Photo ID card
• E-Verify proof or attestation
• Background check within 60 days of start
• EPLS/GSA/SAM within 60 days of start
• HHS/OIG within 60 days of start
• MO FCSR or MO Caregiver search within 60 days of start
• MO EDL search within 60 days of start
• NURSYS verification within 60 days of start
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgement
• State license verification within 60 days of start
• Employment application with complete work history and education details
• Facility-specific forms and documents required within 60 days of start
• Annual or time-sensitive health and compliance documents as listed in the source

Schedule / Work Conditions

• Rotating shifts, holidays, weekends, and inclement weather coverage may be required
• Ability to take call is required
• Must work at least 50% of holidays during the contract
• Must work assigned weekends
• Must work at the assigned work location for the full contract term
• Must be able to work the substantial time of the assigned shift
• Very active role with ambulating, reaching, and moving objects up to and over 20 lbs
• Contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses