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Freeman Health System

Respiratory Therapist

Freeman Health System, Joplin, Missouri, United States, 64804

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Respiratory Therapy

Respiratory Therapy consists of state licensed, professionally trained respiratory care practitioners and therapists. Our team is there to assess the needs of patients and provide therapies to help speed the healing and recovery to return to the highest possible level of cardiopulmonary health as quickly as possible. We are looking for compassionate individuals with critical thinking skills to quickly solve problems and work along side our team. Schedule: Full-time, 36 hours per week; Day and Night shift positions available. What You'll Do: Responsible for evaluation and treatment of patients with Cardiac or Pulmonary disorders. Obtains, analyzes and correlates patient clinical data and makes recommendations and / or implements care plan. Manages complex patient / ventilator systems within protocol guidelines. Anticipates crises and complications and performs or recommends appropriate interventions. Works independently within departmental guidelines. Requirements: Licensed as an RCP in Missouri. Preferred Requirements: Currently registered as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Licensed as an RCP in Missouri.