Mosaic Health System·Saint Joseph, Missouri
The Registered Respiratory Therapist is responsible for administering respiratory therapies and executing clinical protocols to ensure high-quality patient care. They also educate patients and their families regarding medical conditions and treatment plans.
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.
Mosaic Life Care is a health care system in northwest Missouri. With a vision of transforming community health by being a life-care innovator, Mosaic places the holistic needs of patients first by providing the right care at the right time and place, offering high value and quality health care.
Mosaic has a wide array of benefits to meet each employee’s individual needs. Our benefits were designed by listening to people just like you. Mosaic also offers several perks with a focus on ensuring our employees feel valued, including concierge services, employee lounge, wellness programs, free covered parking, free on-site and virtual health clinics and many more. When paired with compensation and recognition, it is what continues to make us the employer of choice for employees at any stage of their journey.
Candidates must possess detailed knowledge of respiratory equipment, anatomy, and physiology, along with strong mechanical and computer skills. Physical requirements include the ability to lift 40 pounds and push 250 pounds.
Market context
Registered Respiratory Therapist positions in Missouri are often competitive because hospitals and other care settings need clinicians who can step in with an Associate degree or CoARC-accredited training, RRT certification, and current BLS. Employers may prefer a Bachelor's degree, and benefits commonly include dental, disability, life, PTO, and vision coverage. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save time, then confirm your certification status and tailor your application to respiratory care experience.