RRT Pulmonary Function

It's more than a career, it's a calling MO-SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: Department: Respiratory Therapy/ Pulmonary Services Schedule: Full Time, Day Shift, 40 Hours/Week. Monday - Friday, no weekends, 8a-4p. Sign On Bonus: Speak with your recruiter about available options to you Note, a two-year service commitment is required and applicable for external qualified candidates only Location: SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital Job Summary: Provides diagnostic evaluation of pulmonary function in patients with respiratory insufficiencies. Job Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Performs ordered pulmonary function and pulmonary stress testing. Monitors and evaluates patient response during and after testing. Documents and reports testing results. Determines testing reference ranges and interprets results. Recognizes and corrects for invalid test results. Prepares, maintains and calibrates pulmonary function testing equipment. Maintains adequate levels of supplies used for testing. Troubleshoots equipment problems and reports needed repairs/replacements. Provides education and resources to patient and/or patient's family based on clinical implications. Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. Performs other duties as assigned. EDUCATION Associate's degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent years of experience and education. EXPERIENCE 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 State of Work Location: Illinois Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Respiratory Care Practitioner, Registered - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) And Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) And Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Or Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) State of Work Location: Missouri Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Respiratory Care Practitioner - Missouri Division of Professional Registration And Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) And Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Or Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) State of Work Location: Oklahoma Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Respiratory Care Practitioner - Oklahoma Medical Board And Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) And Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Or Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) State of Work Location: Wisconsin Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Respiratory Care Practitioner - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services And Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) And Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Or Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Job Type: Employee Department: 4302000010 Respiratory Therapy Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 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. Explore All Benefits 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. Click here to learn more.