Respiratory Therapist - Transport - Full time, DAYS

Shift: 3-12 hour shifts which may and could include weekend and/or holidays - DAYS - University Hospital 
Department: Children’s Transport Services
Compensation:

·        Base Pay Range: $34.38 - $52.08 per hour, based on experience

·        Special Pay: Additional $8.00 per hour until 6/27/26

·        Shift Differentials:

o   Additional $2.00 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 $5.00 per hour for weekend evening shifts

o   Additional $7.00 per hour for weekend night shifts

·        Choose Between Sign-On Bonus -OR- Retention Rewards

o   Sign-On Bonus: $10,000

o   Retention Rewards: Up to $15,000

§  Relocation Support: Additional $5,000 if moving from over 50 miles away

§  Student Loan Repayment: $2,000 per year toward student loans, up to 5 years, totaling $10,000

§  Enhanced Retention: $5,000 after 6 months, $3,000 after 12 months, and finally $2,000 after 24 months.

o   Note:  Details will be provided during the HR interview. Policy language is available upon request.

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Healthcare is looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join our team as a vital member of the Respiratory Care Department and Children’s Hospital Critical Care Transport Service (CHCCTS). We seek someone with unwavering commitment and the ability to thrive in high-pressure situations, delivering specialized care to our most vulnerable patients. The ideal candidate possesses not only technical proficiency but also a compassionate demeanor, ensuring each patient receives the utmost comfort and support during their journey to recovery. If you're ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others while working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our healthcare family.

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

MU Health Care is proud to be named one of Forbes’ Best-in-State Employers seven years in a row, and that’s largely a result of the incredible culture and team we’ve built. At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. Here, we believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger — to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.

Our academic health system — the only in mid-Missouri — is home to seven hospitals, including the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and region’s only Children’s Hospital, as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions — with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

·        Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one 

·        Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays 

·        Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years

·        Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%) 

·        Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more

·        See a comprehensive list of benefits here. 

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

·        Provide evaluation, stabilization, coordination, and delivery of medical care to patients during transport.  

·        Work independently to administer services via approved protocols and guidelines.  

·        Provide advanced airway management and mechanical ventilation.

·        Perform endotracheal intubation, needle decompression, umbilical catheter placement, IO Catheter placement & point of care testing. Assist nursing with procedures.  

·        Assure medical equipment is accounted for, properly functioning, and securely stowed.  

·        Familiar with use of all equipment and supplies, to include medications.  

·        Ensure additional medical equipment and supplies are available for the specific needs of the patient condition and needs, based on available patient report and distance of transport.  

·        Communicate condition, acuity and any unusual issues with transport team and medical control.  

·        Communicate with patient/family condition of patient, pertinent disease information, and expectations during transport.  

·        Assist with workflow by maintaining collaborative communication with referral facility team.  

·        Attend all required safety training programs, education, and meetings. 

·        Participate in outreach visits and education at referring facilities.  Provide respiratory therapy in-patient activities as needed 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, airway maintenance, and attend routine or high-risk deliveries. 

·        Act as a 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. Serve as a preceptor for new employees and respiratory care students.

·        May complete unit/department-specific duties as outlined in department documents.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) or (RCP-T) licensure by the Missouri Respiratory Care board.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• One (1) year of pediatric or neonatal critical care experience.
• Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (NPS) certification by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) or Neonatal Pediatric Transport (NPT) certification by the National Certification Corporation (NCC) within two (2) years as a condition of continued employment in this job classification.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the 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 may require ambulating, remaining in a stationary position and positioning self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects up to 100 lbs and occasionally move objects up to 25 lbs or more. The employee must not exceed a flight weight of 230lbs including flight gear.

This role also routinely comes into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses. This position is in a health care facility open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts as well as holiday and work during inclement weather will be required.

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.