Respiratory Therapist

4 days ago

Saint Louis, United States SSM Health Full time

Respiratory Therapist - Pulmonary Function at SSM Health summary:
As a Registered Respiratory Therapist at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital, I provide diagnostic evaluations of pulmonary function in patients with respiratory insufficiencies. My responsibilities include performing pulmonary function and stress testing, monitoring patient responses, and interpreting test results. I maintain equipment, ensure supply availability, and educate patients and families on clinical implications related to respiratory care.

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MO-SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital

Worker Type:

PRN

Job Highlights:
Department: Pulmonary Lab
Schedule: PRN, Day Shift
Starting Pay: $28+
Shift Differentials:

Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts​
Location: SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital

*Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist*

Job Summary:
Provides diagnostic evaluation of pulmonary function in patients with respiratory insufficiencies.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs ordered pulmonary function and pulmonary stress testing. Monitors and evaluates patient response during and after testing. Documents and reports testing results.
Determines testing reference ranges and interprets results. Recognizes and corrects for invalid test results.
Prepares, maintains and calibrates pulmonary function testing equipment. Maintains adequate levels of supplies used for testing. Troubleshoots equipment problems and reports needed repairs/replacements.
Provides education and resources to patient and/or patient's family based on clinical implications.
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: Illinois
Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
And
Respiratory Care Practitioner, Registered - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
And
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
And
Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
Or
Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)

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

State of Work Location: Oklahoma
Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
And
Respiratory Care Practitioner - Oklahoma Medical Board
And
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
And
Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
Or
Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)

State of Work Location: Wisconsin
Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
And
Respiratory Care Practitioner - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
And
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
And
Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
Or
Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)

Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:
Employee

Department:
4300000010 Pulmonary Services

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

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:

our 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.

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pregnancy, veteran status ,

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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.

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