Part-Time Respiratory Care Assistant — Hands-On Experience

BJC HealthCare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical/dental/vision

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

401(k) plan with match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

St. Louis Children’s Hospital within BJC HealthCare seeks a Respiratory Care Assistant to support the Respiratory Team.

This part-time role offers 24 hours per week and is designed for students currently enrolled in a Respiratory School Program, with pay at $20/hour for less than 1 year of experience and $21/hour for more than 1 year of experience. The role requires on-site work, adherence to safety standards, and hands-on experience under supervision of a Registered Respiratory Therapist.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Basic Cardiovascular Life Support certification is required.
• MO Respiratory Educator permit is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic routine diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures.
• Recognizes abnormal findings and notifies the team.
• Communicates effectively, documents, and participates in handoffs.
• Prioritizes tasks with time management and continuous learning.
• Processes equipment according to manufacturer standards.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Basic Cardiovascular Life Support (BCLS)

Respiratory Educator Permit MO Only

Tools

None

Job description

St. Louis Children’s Hospital within BJC HealthCare seeks a Respiratory Care Assistant to support the Respiratory Team.

This part-time role offers 24 hours per week and is designed for students currently enrolled in a Respiratory School Program, with pay at $20/hour for less than 1 year of experience and $21/hour for more than 1 year of experience. The role requires on-site work, adherence to safety standards, and hands-on experience under supervision of a Registered Respiratory Therapist.