Lead Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT) – Day Shift

SSM Health; Missouri; On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus eligibility

Job summary

SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital in Missouri is seeking a Lead Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT) to oversee routine and complex respiratory care, assess patients, develop treatment plans, and monitor progress with a multidisciplinary team.

You will lead staff, coordinate shift operations, and ensure compliance with policies while maintaining high-quality patient outcomes. The role requires interpersonal skills, teamwork, leadership, and the RRT credential within one year.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent.
• Two years' experience.
• RRT credential must be obtained within one year.
• RRT-NPS credential must be obtained within one year.
• Good interpersonal skills, teamwork, leadership, communication and conflict resolution abilities.

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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Conflict resolution

Education

Associate's degree in Respiratory Care

Job description

SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital in Missouri is seeking a Lead Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT) to oversee routine and complex respiratory care, assess patients, develop treatment plans, and monitor progress with a multidisciplinary team.

You will lead staff, coordinate shift operations, and ensure compliance with policies while maintaining high-quality patient outcomes. The role requires interpersonal skills, teamwork, leadership, and the RRT credential within one year.