Respiratory Therapist

It's more than a career, it's a callingWI-SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - BarabooWorker Type:RegularJob Highlights:At SSM Health, we know the healing power of presence begins with compassionate employees like you.  At SSM St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo, we have a full time night shift Respiratory Care Practitioner position available.As an Respiratory Care Practitioner, you’ve chosen a career where patients matter—a lot.  Our Mission and Values put the patient first and place you in a position to improve each day.  As an Respiratory Care Practitioner you will care for patients in their most critical time of illness.   We proudly leverage our skills to effect positive outcomes for all of our patients.  In return, you can expect a work environment where:  Respiratory Care Practitioners feel valued, respected and free to express themselves; Each employee finds meaning in work, leveraging skills and talents toward a greater purpose; Teamwork and collaboration is encouraged, while management is supportive. If you’re a patient advocate first…  If you listen and respond with great care…  If the needs, wants, and goals of each patient matter to you…  Then we’d love to learn more Please fill out your application today.  Join a network of Respiratory Care Practitioner just as kind and powerful as you. Job Summary:Provides evaluation of and care for respiratory therapy patients. Administers prescribed respiratory therapeutic services.Job Responsibilities and Requirements:PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESAssesses 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.EDUCATIONAssociate's degree or equivalent years of experience and education.EXPERIENCENo experience required.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSConstant 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.Work Shift:Night Shift (United States of America)Job Type:EmployeeDepartment:4302000012 Respiratory TherapyScheduled Weekly Hours:36SSM 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. Click here to learn more. 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.