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Graduate Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Care - Full Time

United States·Springfieldmid

Respiratory TherapistHealthcare Clinical

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Key Responsibilities

• Supporting 6 critical care units, a 28,000 square foot Emergency Department,

Requirements Summary

The Graduate Respiratory Therapist is a member of the health care team who has completed a CoArc approved Registered Respiratory Therapy program.

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Respiratory TherapistHealthcare Clinical

CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807

1083 Respiratory Care Unit South

Varied Day Shift, 36 hours weekly

Day Shift (United States of America)

CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:

Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.
Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.
Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.
Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).

What We Offer

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✓Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)

✓For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth

✓Up to $6000 Sign-On Bonus (upon requirements for RRT)

✓40 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off

✓Up to $3000 Relocation bonus

✓Up to $1.50 Certification pay

✓$0.50 BS pay

✓Career Ladder Bonus eligible up to $5000

The Graduate Respiratory Therapist is a member of the health care team who has completed a CoArc approved Registered Respiratory Therapy program. The Graduate Respiratory Therapist may be in this position for up to 180 days. The Graduate Respiratory Therapist may perform care in all areas of the hospital. This care is to include medicated and non-medicated therapy, invasive and non-invasive ventilation, application and titration of oxygen therapy, pulmonary diagnostic testing and arterial blood gas performance and analysis. The Graduate Respiratory Therapist assesses the patient to assist in formulation of a respiratory care plan. The Graduate Respiratory Therapist will respond to emergent clinical needs throughout the facility.

Responsibilities

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Springfield offers the perfect blend of city amenities and outdoor adventure, including the Wonders of Wildlife Aquarium, Springfield Cardinals baseball, nearby Branson entertainment, scenic state parks, and a vibrant downtown.

Education:
▪ Required: Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Program
▪ Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in a related field
Experience:
▪ No prior experience required
Skills:
▪ Provides care as appropriate to age of population served.
▪ Proficient in safely providing all routine and emergent respiratory modalities.
▪ Able to assess patients and provide patient care per protocol.
▪ Provide accurate and appropriate electronic documentation.
▪ Provide accurate and appropriate education to patients, students and new staff.
▪ Possesses assessment and critical thinking skills.
▪ Possesses in depth knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
▪ Adheres to infection prevention practices and facility safety policies and procedures.
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
▪ Current Education Permit or Missouri State License for Respiratory. Must pass the RRT boards within 180 days.