Part Time Respiratory Therapist

Seacrest Behavioral Health; Ferguson (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Seacrest Behavioral Health in Ferguson, MO is seeking a compassionate Respiratory Therapist to provide direct patient care, assess and treat respiratory conditions, and collaborate with the care team. The position requires an associate degree in Respiratory Therapy, licensure as an RRT with BCLS certification; bachelor’s degree preferred.

Prior experience is not required. Strong communication, clinical judgment, critical care expertise, and teamwork are essential as you may support advanced

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT).
• Basic Cardiovascular Life Support certification (BCLS).
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, not required.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate respiratory treatments.
• Document and communicate patient data and education to the care team.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and troubleshoot clinical issues.
• Support advanced procedures such as ECMO, ventilator management, bronchoscopy, and sleep lab services.

Skills

Communication

Clinical judgment

Critical care

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Role Overview

A compassionate Respiratory Therapist provides direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of respiratory treatments, adhering to hospital and departmental guidelines.

They apply advanced clinical expertise, serve as a resource to the healthcare team, and ensure patient safety through developmentally appropriate care while complying with quality and regulatory standards.

Key responsibilities include effective communication, documentation, patient and team education, performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and troubleshooting clinical issues. The role may involve supporting advanced procedures like ECMO, ventilator management, bronchoscopies, and sleep lab services.

Qualifications include an associate degree from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program, licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT), and Basic Cardiovascular Life Support certification. Prior experience is not required, though a bachelor's degree is preferred.

Skills include strong communication, clinical judgment, critical care expertise, and the ability to work collaboratively within a healthcare team.