Respiratory Therapist (RT) - Registered Respiratory Therapist

**Title** Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Respiratory Therapy **Schedule** - Shift: 3 x 12-hour shifts per week - Weekend requirement: Every third weekend - Holidays: Some holiday coverage required **Assignment Details** - Guaranteed Hours: 3 shifts per 13 weeks **Requirements** - Certifications: RRT, BLS (BCLS), Missouri Respiratory Care Practitioner License, ACLS - Experience: Minimum 2 years - EMR: Epic experience required - Skills: Airway management, ventilator management, ABG interpretation, and common respiratory medications **Roles & Responsibilities** - Provide care for patients with acute and chronic respiratory diseases. - Manage mechanically ventilated patients, including troubleshooting and weaning. - Perform airway management, including ETT/trach suctioning and extubation. - Administer oxygen therapy and nebulizer treatments. - Interpret arterial blood gases and respond to high-pressure alarms on ventilators. **Compliance / Notes** - Orientation: 72 hours - RTO: Maximum 7 days (additional restrictions apply)