University of Missouri Health Care

Travel Respiratory Therapist - 12-week agreement - Full-Time hours (Tiger Flex Program)

Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current Missouri Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification by the NBRC.
  • Experience in administering respiratory therapy protocols and guidelines.
  • Knowledge of electronic medical record documentation.
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Administer respiratory therapy services following established protocols.
  • Participate as a member of emergency response teams, including Code Blue and Trauma Response.
  • Document patient care accurately in the electronic medical record.
  • Educate patients and families on respiratory techniques and procedures.
  • Engage in departmental performance improvement initiatives.
  • Conduct pulmonary function testing with advanced training.
  • Assist with bronchoscopy procedures as needed.

Benefits

  • Flexible scheduling with three 12-hour shifts per week.
  • Local assignment with travel-style experience.
  • Additional pay for special shift differentials and weekend work.
  • Opportunity to work in a renowned healthcare facility.
  • Engagement in continuous education and collaboration with healthcare providers.
Full Job Description
Shift: Three 12-hour shifts per week, days or evenings
Work Arrangement: On-Site
Department: Respiratory Therapy

Facility: University Hospital - 1 Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO
Compensation:

In exchange for meeting special scheduling commitments to work a 12-week based program the following premium rates apply:
Base Pay Range: $41.16/hour
Special Pay: Additional $20.00 per hour (Tiger Flex Differential)
Shift Differentials:

o Additional $2.75 per hour for evening shifts

o Additional $4.00 per hour for night shifts

o Additional $3.00 per hour for weekend shifts

o Additional $5.75 per hour for weekend evening shifts

o Additional $7.00 per hour for weekend night shifts

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Health Care is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Respiratory Therapist for a local 12-week Tiger Flex assignment. This opportunity is designed for candidates in or near the Columbia, MO area who are looking to stay local while gaining travel-style experience. As a Respiratory Therapist at MU Health Care, you'll be at the forefront of our mission to provide top-notch patient care, bringing empathy, quick thinking, and a commitment to excellence to every interaction.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION
  • Work independently to administer services via approved protocols and guidelines. Provide Respiratory Therapy Activities including the following collection and analysis of blood gas samples, oxygen therapy and specialty medical gas administration, invasive and non-invasive ventilation, inhaled medication administration, airway clearance techniques and airway maintenance, and pulmonary diagnostic testing and clinical monitoring.
  • Act as member of the Code Blue, Rapid Response Team, and Trauma Response Team.
  • Provide patient documentation through the electronic medical record.
  • Follow infection control and safety standards.
  • Educate and advise patients' families on respiratory therapy procedures. Provide education to students and other health care providers.
  • Participate in Department Performance Improvement Project.
  • Pulmonary Function Lab (with additional training) Perform advanced pulmonary function testing procedures. Assist with basic and advanced bronchoscopy procedures.
  • May complete unit/department specific duties as outlined in department documents.


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) licensure by the Missouri Respiratory Care board.
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Additional license/certification requirements as determined by hiring department.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and requires ambulating, reaching, and moving objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs.

About University of Missouri Health Care

The University of Missouri Health Care is a healthcare system affiliated with the University of Missouri. The system includes several hospitals and clinics, as well as a medical school and research facilities. The system is based in Columbia, Missouri, and serves patients throughout the state. The University of Missouri Health Care is known for its expertise in a variety of medical specialties, including cancer care, cardiology, and neurology. The system is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care and to advancing medical knowledge through research and education. The University of Missouri Health Care has been recognized for its excellence in healthcare and has been ranked among the top hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
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