Registered Respiratory Therapist

5 days ago
United StatesContractRespiratory Therapy
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join St. Joseph Medical Center as a Registered Respiratory Therapist in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • Will provide treatments such as inhalation therapies, oxygen therapy, and aerosol medications to help patients breathe more easily Conduct tests like pulmonary function tests and arterial blood gas analysis to assess lung capacity and gas exchange in patients Set up, monitor, and adjust ventilators and other life-supporting equipment for patients who cannot breathe independently May be part of a rapid response team in emergencies, which you will provide airway management, perform intubations, and resuscitate patients in critical situations Assess patients' respiratory status, monitor their progress, and make adjustments to treatment plans as needed Ensure that all respiratory equipment is properly cleaned, sterilized, and maintained to prevent infections and ensure patient safety Qualifications EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING 1.
  • Lead RCP, overseeing the department during their shift.
  • provide treatments such as inhalation therapies, oxygen therapy, and aerosol medications to help patients br.
  • Conduct tests like pulmonary function tests and arterial blood gas analysis to assess lung capacity and gas.

Requirements

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Benefits & Compensation

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Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join St. Joseph Medical Center as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.

Key Skills

Respiratory therapyPulmonary diagnostic proceduresInhalation therapyOxygen therapyAerosol medicationsPulmonary function testsArterial blood gas analysisVentilator managementAirway managementIntubationResuscitationPatient assessmentCritical careInfection controlEquipment maintenance
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Registered Respiratory Therapist position at St. Joseph Medical Center includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

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This Respiratory Therapy position at St. Joseph Medical Center is open to psychologist candidates.

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Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Respiratory therapy, Pulmonary diagnostic procedures, Inhalation therapy, Oxygen therapy, Aerosol medications, Pulmonary function tests, Arterial blood gas analysis, Ventilator management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Respiratory Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Registered Respiratory Therapist performs respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures, including oxygen therapy and ventilator management. They also participate in rapid response teams to provide airway management and resuscitation in critical situations.

Benefits package: Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Paid vacation, Sick time, Paid holidays, Bereavement leave, FMLA. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About St. Joseph Medical Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Kansas City, MO
2-5

Benefits & Perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid vacation
Sick time
Paid holidays
Bereavement leave
FMLA

Protective Factors (2)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Contract

Posted

5d ago