Respiratory Therapist II, NICU + Float

Our Mission To improve the health of the communities we serve through contemporary, innovative, quality healthcare solutions. About Us – 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 alongside our team.

Schedule

Full-time (36 hours per week) 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. This position will float between NICU and the floor. Requirements Currently registered as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) though the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Licensed as an RCP in Missouri. Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Provider within 365 days. S.T.A.B.L.E. Learner within 365 days. Preferred Requirements Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification . PALS Provider. Freeman Perks and Programs For eligible full-time and part-time employees Freeman offers a wide variety of career opportunities, a great work culture and generous benefits, most starting day one! Health, vision, dental insurance Retirement with employer match Wellness program with discounts to Health Insurance or Cash Bonus with Participation Milestone payments with longevity of employment Paid time off (PTO) Extended Sick pay Disability pay Learning Center designated only for Freeman Family members Payroll deduction at different locations such as The Daily Grind, Freeman Gift Shop, Cafeteria, etc. #LI-DNI As the only locally owned, not-for-profit health system in the area, Freeman focuses on meeting the health and wellness needs of those we serve as well as the needs of our employees. Freeman in Joplin, Missouri, is a 460-bed, three-hospital system providing comprehensive healthcare services to an area that includes more than 450,000 from Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Kansas. Freeman Health System includes Freeman Hospital West, Freeman Hospital East, Freeman Neosho Hospital and Ozark Center – the area’s largest provider of behavioral health services – as well as two urgent care clinics, dozens of physician clinics and a variety of specialty services.