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Respiratory Therapist (CRT or RRT) - Respiratory Therapy - UH Truman Medical Center (

Respiratory TherapistPart-Time

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  • Respiratory Therapist (CRT or RRT) - Respiratory Therapy - UH Truman Medical Center (
  • 101 Truman Medical Center
  • Job Location
  • University Health Truman Medical Center
  • Kansas City, Missouri

Department: Respiratory Therapy UHTMC

Position Type: Part time

Work Schedule: varied

Hours Per Week

4

Job Description

Join Our Team as a Registered Respiratory Therapist!

Are you passionate about respiratory care and ready to make a real difference in patients' lives? We’re looking for a dedicated and compassionate Registered Respiratory Therapist to join our dynamic team! If you're someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and loves the opportunity to work with a variety of patients, we want to hear from you!

What You’ll Do

  • Administer respiratory treatments and diagnostic tests as ordered by physicians.
  • Clean and maintain respiratory therapy equipment, ensuring preventive maintenance is a priority.

Step up and take on supervisory duties in the absence of the Shift Supervisor by monitoring and delegating the workload.

What You Need to Bring

Education & Certification

  • Associate’s degree from an AMA-approved respiratory therapy program.
  • National Board for Respiratory Care registration.
  • Must be licensed as a respiratory care practitioner by the State of Missouri.
  • Maintain current Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification and CPR certification throughout employment.

Skills & Abilities

  • Ability to explain procedures clearly to patients and communicate effectively with coworkers.
  • Strong writing skills for accurate documentation in patient charts and records.
  • Knowledge of human development processes and an ability to work with patients of all ages.
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance and carry greater weights during the shift.

Bonus Points If You Have

  • ACLS certification (we’ll help you maintain it).
  • At least one year of experience as a respiratory therapist.

Key Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist will administer respiratory treatments and diagnostic tests while maintaining medical equipment. They will also provide supervisory support by monitoring and delegating workloads as needed.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an associate degree from an AMA-approved respiratory therapy program and possess a valid Missouri respiratory care practitioner license. Current Basic Life Support and CPR certifications are required, with ACLS certification considered a plus.

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Diagnostic testingPatient careEquipment maintenanceCommunication

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 54% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

38 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution28 jobs · 25 employers

10
<$90k
6
$90k-105k
8
$105k-120k
3
$120k-135k
1
$139k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs

401k / retirement match
84%
Sign-on bonus
44%
Relocation assistance
12%
PSLF eligible
12%
Loan repayment
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Respiratory Therapist

Sutter Health · Sacramento, California

$47.68-$66.75/hr
#2

Respiratory Therapist II

Marian Regional Medical Center · Santa Maria, California

$52.03-$64.05/hr
#3

Respiratory Therapist – CRT/RRT

$45.05 - $63.70/hr
#4

Respiratory Therapist II

$41.41-$62.92/hr
+ 36 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,913 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Kansas City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$251k
Typical market rent
$1,428/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.5
State income tax
Up to 5.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Kansas City, MO-KS metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.