Respiratory Therapist

4 weeks ago

Hartford, Connecticut, United States SSM Health Full time

Respiratory Therapist at SSM Health summary:
As a Respiratory Therapist at SSM Health, you will provide essential respiratory care to patients by assessing their conditions, developing treatment plans, and monitoring progress. This role requires collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care and effective patient outcomes. You will also educate patients and their families about health conditions and available support resources.

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

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:
Department: Respiratory Therapy
Schedule: Full Time, Night Shift, 12-Hour Shifts
Starting Pay: $29+
Sign On Bonus: $20,000.00, Speak with a Recruiter for Details
Differentials: Available for Evenings, Nights, and Weekends
Location: Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital

At SSM Health, we are committed to providing exceptional healthcare services to our community. As a Respiratory Care Practitioner, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality care to our patients. Your expertise and dedication will contribute to the overall well-being of our patients and their families.

As a Respiratory Care Practitioner, your responsibilities will include assessing patients' respiratory conditions, developing and implementing treatment plans, and monitoring their progress. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients. We value individuals who are compassionate, detail-oriented, and possess excellent communication skills.

Thank you for considering this opportunity with SSM Health.

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.
Performs other duties as assigned.

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

EXPERIENCE
No experience required.

Work Shift:
Night 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, Healthcare, Patient Care, Respiratory Therapy, Healthcare Services, Medical Emergencies, Patient Education, Clinical Assessment, Pediatric Care, Treatment Plans

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