The Licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist (R) works under the supervision of leadership. The Respiratory Therapist (R) assumes responsibility for caring for and completing tasks that contribute to high quality, safe, and effective care. The therapist will execute protocols, administer respiratory therapies, and educate patients and families about conditions and treatments.

• Evaluates and assesses patient’s respiratory needs to make recommendations.
• Administers medications and treatments based on patient outcomes.
• Delivers and assesses patient response to ordered therapy.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patients condition and response to stimuli.
• Provides patient education for disease, medications, and treatment.
• ,Accurately documents therapy and medication administered, including pre and post assessment of therapy, diagnostic testing results, patient interventions, and physician communications per Respiratory Standard.
• Assures the accuracy of patient charges by correct documentation of therapy and medications.
• Assists with equipment care and maintenance, cleaning and disinfection/sterilization, reassembly, and functional testing.
• Obtaining the appropriate qualifying testing needed for the DME Company in order to facilitate the patients discharge.
• Other duties as assigned
• Responds to all Code Blues, Code Yellows, and Code Pinks to assist as directed. (Maryville Specific)

• H.S. Diploma - Required
• Graduated from an accredited respiratory therapy program approved by the NBRC, where clinical rotations were completed - Required

• 1 Year - 1 -2 years of experience - Preferred

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - If new graduate, RRT must be obtained within 6 months of hire. - Required Upon Hire
• Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) - Current, valid, and licensed in the state of Missouri (permit allowed if working under the direction of a licensed RRT) - Required Upon Hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - must obtain within 30 days of hire - Required within 30 Days
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - Must obtain within 6 months of hire. - Required within 180 Days
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - Must obtain within 6 months of hire. - Required within 180 Days