Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation·Kirksville, Missouri
The Respiratory Therapist delivers diagnostic, therapeutic, and pharmacologic respiratory care services based on physician orders. This includes conducting patient assessments, managing ventilator settings, and documenting treatment responses to support patient recovery.
Respiratory Therapist CRT - PRN 12hr Shifts
The Respiratory Therapist – CRT delivers diagnostic, therapeutic, and pharmacologic respiratory care services in accordance with physician orders and established clinical protocols. Working under the direction of ordering physician/clinician, this role conducts patient assessments, monitors responses to therapy, and implements individualized treatment plans to support respiratory function and patient recovery. The Respiratory Therapist ensures accurate documentation, promotes patient safety, and collaborates with the healthcare team to provide high-quality, evidence-based care in compliance with organizational policies and regulatory standards.
Essential Functions
Administers respiratory treatments, including oxygen therapy, aerosol treatments, and chest physiotherapy, based on physician orders and protocols.
Orients patient to treatment modality prior to procedure in order to facilitate patient’s cooperation and successful completion of the treatment process.
Conducts patient assessments, correlating care with patient needs, and monitors responses to respiratory treatments, including pharmacological interventions.
Accurately implements written or verbal physician orders, ensuring compliance with established respiratory care procedures.
Manages ventilator settings and airway maintenance, ensuring optimal patient comfort and safety during respiratory support.
Communicates effectively with peers, healthcare staff, physicians, and leadership, ensuring timely information flow and follow-up on patient care concerns.
Provides clear, legible, and thorough documentation of all respiratory treatments, assessments, and patient responses, maintaining compliance with policies.
Ensures adherence to patient identification protocols, safety measures, and infection control standards in all procedures.
Administers medications as prescribed, utilizing patient safety techniques to maintain proper delivery and documentation.
Demonstrates skill and judgment in emergency situations, initiating appropriate interventions and collaborating with healthcare teams to stabilize patients.
Implements age-specific care considerations for oxygen therapy, tailoring treatment to meet patient needs across all populations.
Ensures proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and patient identification techniques to maintain safety and compliance with infection control standards.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.
• 1-2 years of experience in a healthcare or clinical setting preferred
Market context
In Missouri, allied health employers often look for occupational therapy candidates who can start with full licensure and NBOTC registration, so demand tends to favor applicants who are already credentialed. These roles are competitive because clinics, schools, and rehab settings want candidates with an ACOTE-accredited degree, an unencumbered state license, and readiness to work across patient needs. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license status and registration before applying.
