Registered Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Missouri
Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs in Missouri are open across Springfield, Branson, and Saint Joseph and other Missouri metros, with employers like Mercy, Mosaic Life Care, and CoxHealth hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Facility:
CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807
Department:
1831 SLC-CH Respiratory
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36
Hours:
6:30 PM-7:00 AM
Work Shift:
Night 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).
Benefits
- Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)
- For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth
Job Description:
Job Summary
The Pediatric Respiratory Therapist provides professional respiratory focused intervention during all phases of the patient care stay. The Pediatric Respiratory Therapist assesses and assists in the determination of a respiratory plan of care based on physical assessment, diagnosis, and patient history. The Pediatric Respiratory Therapist may provide medicated and non-medicated therapies, invasive and noninvasive ventilation, oxygen administration and titration, diagnostic testing as related to ventilation and pulmonary function as well as arterial and capillary blood gas analysis.
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.
Licensure/Certification/Registration Required:
Missouri State License for Respiratory
Must obtain NRP within 90 days of hire
Facility:
CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807
Department:
1831 SLC-CH Respiratory
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36
Hours:
6:30 PM-7:00 AM
Work Shift:
Night 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).
Benefits
- Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)
- For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth
Job Description:
Job Summary
The Pediatric Respiratory Therapist provides professional respiratory focused intervention during all phases of the patient care stay. The Pediatric Respiratory Therapist assesses and assists in the determination of a respiratory plan of care based on physical assessment, diagnosis, and patient history. The Pediatric Respiratory Therapist may provide medicated and non-medicated therapies, invasive and noninvasive ventilation, oxygen administration and titration, diagnostic testing as related to ventilation and pulmonary function as well as arterial and capillary blood gas analysis.
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.
Licensure/Certification/Registration Required:
Missouri State License for Respiratory
Must obtain NRP within 90 days of hire
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Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Market in Missouri
A snapshot from current Missouri openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Mercy9
- Mosaic Life Care6
- CoxHealth5
- Cox Barton County Hospital1
- L.E. Cox Medical Centers1
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services21
What Missouri Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in registered respiratory therapist jobs across Missouri.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the NBRC
- Active state respiratory care license in the state of practice
- Proficiency with mechanical ventilators and arterial blood gas interpretation
- Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Experience with pulmonary function testing and bronchoscopy assistance
- Two or more years of clinical experience in an acute care or critical care setting
Registered Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions
How many registered respiratory therapist jobs are there in Missouri?
There are 22+ registered respiratory therapist openings in Missouri on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Springfield, Branson, and Saint Joseph. New positions post regularly as employers across Missouri hire.
How much do registered respiratory therapists make in Missouri?
Registered respiratory therapists in Missouri earn a median of about $78,390 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $60,950 for the lowest 10% to over $95,730 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Missouri cities have the most registered respiratory therapist jobs?
Springfield, Branson, and Saint Joseph have the most registered respiratory therapist openings in Missouri right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire registered respiratory therapists in Missouri?
Employers hiring registered respiratory therapists in Missouri include Mercy, Mosaic Life Care, and CoxHealth, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote registered respiratory therapist jobs in Missouri?
Yes. About 0% of registered respiratory therapist openings tied to Missouri are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Missouri metros.
How do I apply for registered respiratory therapist jobs in Missouri?
You can apply to registered respiratory therapist jobs in Missouri directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Missouri location, then apply to each one that fits.
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