Respiratory Therapist

6 days ago

Saint Louis, United States SSM Health Full time

Respiratory Therapist - RRT at SSM Health summary:
As a Respiratory Therapist at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital, you provide essential care and evaluation for patients requiring respiratory therapy. You develop and implement treatment plans based on physician orders, monitor patient conditions, and educate patients and families about respiratory health. This position offers various scheduling options and competitive benefits, making it a fulfilling role in an engaging healthcare environment.

It's more than a career, it's a calling
MO-SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:
A Great Opportunity at Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital as a Respiratory Care Practitioner We offer Full-time, Part-time, and PRN Positions. We also offer great benefits and a great work environment Apply to learn more.

Schedule Options:

May have Day, Night, and Variable Shift Available.

Sign-on Bonus:

Sign-on Bonuses are for qualified external candidates for certain positions. Internal candidates, please check with your recruiter to see what options are available for you.

Benefits:

Competitive, affordable health insurance including but not limited to:
Getting paid every day
Access up to $5,250 in tuition coverage per year
Paid maternity & paternity coverage
Adoption assistance
Various competitive health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer matching plans
Long & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)

*Please note, benefits and eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply.

Job Summary:
Provides evaluation of and care for respiratory therapy patients. Administers prescribed respiratory therapeutic services.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Assesses patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develops a plan of care based on diagnosis.
Responsible for providing respiratory care services in accordance with specific physician's orders, department policies and procedures and guidelines.
Implements and monitors patient care plan and equipment. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition. Performs advanced respiratory care modalities.
Evaluates respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcome.
Educates the patient and family about the health condition and provides information about community support groups and other available programs.
Assists with care, calibration and maintenance of all equipment. Participates in maintaining departmental inventory levels for supplies and equipment. Processes equipment per established cleaning/sterilization procedures.
Responds to Medical Emergencies and Rapid Responses.
Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION
Associate's degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent years of experience and education.

EXPERIENCE
No experience required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.
Constant standing and walking.
Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry.
Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
Occasional lifting/moving of patients.
Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
Occasional driving.
Rare crawling and running.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

State of Work Location: Missouri
Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
And
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
And
Respiratory Care Practitioner - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
Or
Respiratory Educ Permit - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

Work Shift:
Variable Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:
Employee

Department:
4302000010 Respiratory Therapy

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,

pregnancy, veteran status ,

or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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Benefits

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

Paid Parental Leave : we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
Flexible Payment Options:

o

ur voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay

(fees may apply)

before payday.
Upfront Tuition Coverage:

we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

Keywords:
Respiratory Therapist, RRT, patient care, respiratory therapy, healthcare benefits, tuition coverage, patient education, medical emergencies, Missouri healthcare, cardiopulmonary services

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