Respiratory Therapist

1 day ago


Lake Saint Louis, Missouri, United States SSM Health Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to join our team at SSM Health-St. Joseph Hospital-Lake St. Louis. As a Respiratory Therapist, you will be responsible for evaluating and caring for respiratory therapy patients, administering prescribed respiratory therapeutic services, and implementing and monitoring patient care plans.

Responsibilities and Requirements
  • Assess patients for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develop a plan of care based on diagnosis.
  • Implement and monitor patient care plans and equipment, and monitor, record, and communicate patient condition.
  • Evaluate respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcome.
  • Provide education to patients and families about health conditions and provide information about community support groups and other available programs.
  • Assist with care, calibration, and maintenance of all equipment, and participate in maintaining departmental inventory levels for supplies and equipment.
  • Respond to medical emergencies and rapid responses, and work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Education and Experience
  • Associate's degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent years of experience and education.
  • 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
  • Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA).
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
  • Respiratory Care Practitioner, Registered - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).
Work Shift and Job Type

Night Shift (United States of America).

Employee.



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