Respiratory Therapist

This role provides respiratory care across ICU, NICU, Emergency Department, and inpatient units while supporting patients from neonatal through geriatric populations. This opportunity offers experience across diverse patient populations and care settings while working alongside a multidisciplinary team in a hospital-based respiratory therapy department.

Respiratory Therapist

Location: Columbia, Missouri

Pay Rate:$ 1,600 To $ 1,800/Week

Contract: 13 Weeks

Schedule: Night Shift | 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM | 3 Shifts per Week

Experience: Minimum 2 Years Required
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapist for a 13-week contract opportunity in Columbia, Missouri. This role provides respiratory care across ICU, NICU, Emergency Department, and inpatient units while supporting patients from neonatal through geriatric populations. The ideal candidate will have strong critical care and mechanical ventilation experience.
Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, and monitor patients requiring respiratory therapy services.
• Manage mechanical ventilation, non-invasive ventilation, and oxygen therapy.
• Administer respiratory medications and perform arterial punctures as indicated.
• Document patient care accurately using Meditech EMR and collaborate with the healthcare team.
• Operate and maintain respiratory therapy equipment while following clinical and safety standards.

Requirements

• Active Respiratory Therapist license required.
• Current BLS/BCLS Certification required.
• RRT or CRT Certification accepted.
• Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapy experience required with mechanical ventilation and critical care experience.
• NICU experience preferred; NRP required for candidates with NICU experience.

Position Highlights

• Specialty: Respiratory Therapy
• Employment Type: Contract
• Department: Cardiopulmonary
• Patient Population: Neonates, Infants, Adults, and Geriatrics
• Clinical Areas: ICU, NICU, Emergency Department, Floor Therapy
• EMR: Meditech

This opportunity offers experience across diverse patient populations and care settings while working alongside a multidisciplinary team in a hospital-based respiratory therapy department.