RT - Acute Care

Details
Client Name
Landmark of Joplin
Job Type
Travel
Offering
Allied
Profession
Respiratory Therapist (RT)
Specialty
Acute Care
Job ID
Job Title
RT - Acute Care
Weekly Pay
$1744.0
Shift Details
Scheduled Hours
36
Job Order Details
Start Date
07/20/2026
End Date
10/17/2026
Duration
13 Week(s)
Job Description
Respiratory Therapist (RT) - Acute Care
Position Overview
Assess and treat patients with cardiopulmonary disorders in acute care settings, including ICU and ED. Provide ventilator management, airway clearance, and monitoring to support crisis and stabilization efforts.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and respiratory care leadership to deliver timely, evidence-based therapies.
Responsibilities

• Assess respiratory status and develop care plans in collaboration with the care team
• Administer medications and perform airway clearance and ventilation support
• Adjust ventilator settings and monitor devices; perform ABG sampling as indicated
• Perform arterial or venous blood gas analyses and interpret results
• Document interventions and patient response in the electronic medical record
• Educate patients and families on respiratory therapies and safety
• Coordinate with physicians and nurses on plan of care and weaning protocols
• Assist with emergent airway management and crisis intervention as needed

Qualifications
Education:
Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy or a related program; bachelor's degree preferred for some roles.
Licensure:
State licensure as a Respiratory Therapist; NBRC credential (RRT) often required or strongly preferred.
Certifications:

• NBRC Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
• Basic Life Support (BLS); Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferred

Experience or Skills:
Experience in critical care settings, ventilator management, and complex patient monitoring; strong communication and teamwork skills.
Experience

• Experience in ICU/ED environments with mechanical ventilation
• Experience with ABG analysis and patient assessment

Preferred

• Experience with advanced ventilation modes or ECMO/VA-ECMO exposure
• Certification in pediatric or neonatal respiratory care

Work Environment
High-acuity, fast-paced environment with 24/7 coverage expectations; may require shift work and on-call duties.
Documentation is conducted in the electronic health record with strict adherence to safety standards and infection control protocols.
Client Details
Address
2040 W 32nd St
City
Joplin
State
MO
Zip Code
64804
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