Do you have the career opportunities as a Respiratory Therapist you want in your current role? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Centerpoint Medical Center, a facility that is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

At CPMC, we want to ensure your needs are met. We offer a variety of comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans along with some unique benefits including:

• • Paid Personal Leave

  • Student Loan Assistance Programs

  • 401k (100% annual match – 3%-9% of pay based on years of service)

  • Identity Theft Protection discounts

  • Auto, Home, and Life Insurance options

  • Adoption Assistance

  • Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a Respiratory Therapist where your passion for creating positive patient interactions are valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Respiratory therapy is best described as the assessment and treatment of patients with both acute and chronic dysfunction of the cardiopulmonary system. Today’s respiratory therapists have demanding responsibilities related to patient care and serve as vital members of the healthcare team.

Respiratory therapists must have a broad knowledge of the pathophysiology of the cardiopulmonary system and the complex procedures required to properly diagnose and treat patients, from the very young to the very old.

• We have a culture of teamwork and inclusiveness.

• This is a moderate sized unit with a small family feel.

• Our leaders practice Servant Leadership.

  
  
  
  

Responsibilities:

• Under the general supervision of the RT Manager/Supervisor or designee, you will perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures ordered by a physician

• Your duties will include medical gas administration, aerosol therapy, obtaining and analyzing blood specimens, performing patient testing, operating and maintaining various types of respiratory and cardiopulmonary equipment, providing mechanical ventilation, maintaining artificial airways, assisting with cardiopulmonary resuscitation, providing patient education, monitoring equipment and patient response to therapy

• Your additional responsibilities will include completing documentation of in-patient and departmental records, cleaning equipment, and maintaining safety and infection control practices.

What Qualifications You Will Need:

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  Graduate of an AMA accredited Respiratory Therapy program.

• Registered with the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a CRT

• Licensed as a Respiratory Practitioner with the State of Missouri

• Current BCLS required

• One year of experience as a respiratory Therapist preferred.

Centerpoint Medical Center features the following:

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  Features 285+ beds

• Level II Trauma Center (the only one in eastern Jackson County) with 24/7 Emergency Services

• An accredited Chest Pain Center and a variety of Cardiovascular Services

• Orthopedic Services including Total Joints and Sports Medicine

• An accredited Cancer Program and a state-of-the-art Breast Center with a nurse navigator

• Neuroscience Services for the treatment of brain and spine disorders as well as injuries

• Women’s Services, including the only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in eastern Jackson County to provide care for early or ill newborns and a labor and delivery unit

• Outpatient Services, including a surgery center, advanced wound care center, sleep disorders center, imaging, rehab and more.

HCA Healthcare has been continually named a World's Most Ethical Company by Ethisphere since 2010. In 2018, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.3 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Respiratory Therapist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.