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Mosaic Life Care

Non-Registered Respiratory Therapist

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What they do

A Respiratory Therapist assists patients who have trouble breathing because of a chronic respiratory illness, trauma, or other conditions. Administers tests to diagnose breathing problems, performs treatments to help patients breathe easier, or sets up breathing equipment such as ventilators. Works closely with physicians and other healthcare workers, and may also assist in providing emergency care to patients suffering from heart attacks, drowning, or shock. Works in hospitals; may also provide care and counseling to patients in their homes.

$69,408 / year median in Missouri

+10% projected growth

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Job Description

The Respiratory Therapist (NR) works under the supervision of the Director, Assistant Director, and Licensed Respiratory Therapist. The Respiratory Therapist (NR) assumes responsibility for caring for and completing tasks that contribute to high quality, safe and effective care. The therapist will execute protocols, administer respiratory therapies, and educate patients and families about conditions and treatments. Evaluates and assesses patient's respiratory needs, consulting with the supervisor/respiratory therapist to make recommendations. Administers medications and treatments based on patient outcomes, under appropriate supervision. Delivers and assesses patient response to ordered therapy. Monitors, records and communicates patients condition and response to stimuli. Provides patient education for disease, medications and treatment. Accurately documents therapy and medication administered, including pre and post assessment of therapy, diagnostic testing results, patient interventions and physician communications per Respiratory Standard. Assures the accuracy of patient charges by correct documentation of therapy and medications. Assists with equipment care and maintenance, cleaning and disinfection/sterilization, reassembly, and functional testing. Other duties as assigned Education H.S. Diploma
  • Required Actively attending an accredited Respiratory Therapy training program.
  • Required Work Experience One-month department orientation
  • Required Licenses and Certifications Must be actively enrolled in an accredited respiratory therapy program and have completed their first clinical rotation in that program.
  • Required Upon Hire Respiratory Therapist (NR) Education Permit
  • From the state of Missouri
  • Required within 30 Days Travel Requirements Must be able to travel between various system facilities and off-site locations as needed.
  • Required Mosaic Life Care is a health care system in northwest Missouri.
With a vision of transforming community health by being a life-care innovator, Mosaic places the holistic needs of patients first by providing the right care at the right time and place, offering high value and quality health care. Mosaic has a wide array of benefits to meet each employee's individual needs. Our benefits were designed by listening to people just like you. Mosaic also offers several perks with a focus on ensuring our employees feel valued, including concierge services, employee lounge, wellness programs, free covered parking, free on-site and virtual health clinics and many more. When paired with compensation and recognition, it is what continues to make us the employer of choice for employees at any stage of their journey.