Respiratory Therapist

2 days ago


Kansas City, Missouri, United States SSM Health Full time

Unlock Your Potential as a Respiratory Therapist

At SSM Health, we're committed to delivering exceptional care to our patients. As a Respiratory Therapist, you'll play a vital role in evaluating and caring for patients with respiratory therapy needs. Your expertise will be invaluable in administering prescribed respiratory therapeutic services and developing personalized care plans.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Evaluate patients to determine the most effective treatment plan.
  • Administer respiratory care services as prescribed by physicians, adhering to department policies and procedures.
  • Implement and monitor patient care plans, ensuring the safe use of equipment and medication.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of respiratory care and make adjustments as needed.
  • Provide education and support to patients and their families, connecting them with community resources.
  • Assist with equipment maintenance, inventory management, and processing.
  • Respond to medical emergencies and participate in rapid response situations.
  • Work in a fast-paced environment, maintaining a high level of alertness and safety.

Requirements:

  • Associate's degree or equivalent experience and education.

Work Environment:

  • 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 and far.
  • Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
  • Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication.
  • 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.

Professional Licenses and Certifications:

  • Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
  • Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
  • Respiratory Care Practitioner, Registered - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

Work Shift:

PRN / Per Diem Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

4302000087 RESPIRATORY THERAPY 6171

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

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.

Benefits:

  • Paid Parental Leave: 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).
  • Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

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