Respiratory Therapist

3 days ago


Fenton, Missouri, United States SSM Health Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to join our team at SSM Health. As a Respiratory Therapist, you will be responsible for providing evaluation and care for respiratory therapy patients, administering prescribed respiratory therapeutic services, and implementing and monitoring patient care plans.

Responsibilities and Requirements
  • Assess patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develop 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.
  • Implement and monitor patient care plan and equipment, monitor, record, and communicate patient condition, and perform advanced respiratory care modalities.
  • Evaluate respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcome, educate the patient and family about the health condition, and provide information about community support groups and other available programs.
  • Assist with care, calibration, and maintenance of all equipment, participate in maintaining departmental inventory levels for supplies and equipment, process equipment per established cleaning/sterilization procedures, 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), and Respiratory Care Practitioner - Missouri Division of Professional Registration, or Respiratory Educ Permit - Missouri Division of Professional Registration.

Work Environment

Variable Shift (United States of America), Employee, Respiratory Therapy, 36 hours per week.

Benefits

SSM Health offers a comprehensive benefits package to fit your needs, including paid parental leave, flexible payment options, and upfront tuition coverage.



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