Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist

Location: Columbia Missouri

Pay Rate: $900 to $1800/week

Contract: 13 weeks

Schedule: Day Shift 6:30 AM 7:00 PM

Guaranteed Hours: 36

Experience: Minimum 2 years required

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapist for a 13-week quick-start contract opportunity in Columbia Missouri. This role supports ICU NICU ER and floor therapy patients including neonatal infant adult and geriatric populations with a strong focus on critical care ventilator management respiratory treatments and patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

Provide respiratory therapy care across ICU NICU ER and floor therapy settings

Manage mechanical ventilation noninvasive ventilation inhaled medications and critical respiratory support

Perform arterial punctures respiratory assessments treatments and patient monitoring

Support patients with respiratory failure COPD asthma pneumonia CHF ARDS COVID-19 and related conditions

Document care accurately using Meditech and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team

Requirements

Active Missouri Respiratory Therapist License Required

Minimum 2 years of Respiratory Therapy experience required

BLS/BCLS Certification Required

RRT Or CRT Certification Required

Mechanical ventilation critical care and respiratory treatment experience required; NICU experience preferred

Step into a strong Respiratory Therapist opportunity where your critical care skills ventilator management experience and patient-focused approach can support safe respiratory outcomes.