Respiratory Therapist Lead Position

4 weeks ago


St Louis, Missouri, United States SSM Health Full time

Job Summary:

As a Respiratory Care Practitioner at SSM Health, you will lead assigned staff in performing activities or tasks in respiratory care. This is a full-time lead position on the night shift.

Responsibilities:

  • Leads or coordinates shift operations of assigned activities, resources, and/or associates.
  • Serves as a technical or clinical resource and performs similar duties with staff.
  • Assigns, monitors and reviews progress of work. Monitors and reports compliance with policies and/or procedures.
  • Oversees and evaluates orientation and training of assigned associates. May provide input in the review and evaluation of staff performance.
  • May perform the duties of a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
  • Must be able to provide initial assistance for those needing emergency intervention.
  • Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

Requirements:

  • Associate's degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent years of experience and education.
  • Two years' experience.

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.

Professional Licenses and 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 Environment:

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: 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 provides 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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