Location: Columbia, Missouri

Start Date: 08-13-2026

Contract Type: Per-Diem

Shift Type: Per Diem - 12.5-hour shifts, schedule varies based on availability

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $49 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive respiratory assessments and develop individualized care plans
• Administer inhaled medications, aerosol therapies, and oxygen therapy as ordered
• Manage and monitor mechanical ventilators for patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes
• Educate patients and their families on respiratory care techniques and disease management
• Document patient responses and adjust treatment plans in collaboration with the care team

Qualifications

• Active Respiratory Therapist license in the state of Missouri
• CRT (Certified Respiratory Therapist) or RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) credential required
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association required
• ACLS and PALS certifications preferred
• Previous experience in acute care or hospital settings strongly preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of respiratory care protocols and equipment
• Proficient in ventilator management and airway clearance techniques
• Excellent patient assessment and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Effective communication skills for patient and family education
• Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care

Benefits

• Flexible per diem scheduling lets you work when it works for you
• Gain diverse clinical experience in a supportive acute care environment
• Autonomy to choose the shifts that fit your lifestyle
• Opportunity to expand your professional network
• A supportive team that values your contribution
• Referral bonus program for recommending fellow clinicians

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