Part Time Respiratory Therapist

Azza HealthCare Agency; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Benefits

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency is seeking a compassionate Respiratory Therapist to provide direct patient care, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of respiratory treatments. The role involves ECMO, mechanical ventilation, and bronchoscopy support while ensuring patient safety and adherence to quality standards.

Responsibilities include communicating with healthcare teams, educating patients and families, performing diagnostic procedures, and supporting sleep labs or

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program.
• Licenses & Certifications: RRT, BLS.
• No prior experience required; ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and respiratory treatments.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate respiratory care plans.
• Communicate with teams via documentation and handoffs.
• Educate patients, families, and staff on therapies and procedures.
• Support services like sleep labs or cardiopulmonary rehab as needed.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Role Overview

Seeking a compassionate Respiratory Therapist to provide direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of respiratory treatments. The role requires applying advanced clinical expertise, troubleshooting procedures, and supporting critical care activities such as ECMO, mechanical ventilation, and bronchoscopy, while ensuring patient safety and compliance with quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with healthcare teams through documentation and handoffs.
• Educate patients, families, and staff on respiratory therapies and procedures, adapting to diverse learning styles.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures per established standards, applying clinical knowledge and troubleshooting skills.
• Support specialized services like sleep labs or cardiopulmonary rehab as needed.
• Maintain continuous learning and prioritize multiple duties efficiently.

Qualifications & Skills

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Licenses & Certifications: Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT), Basic Cardiovascular Life Support (BLS).
• Experience: No prior experience required; ability to work independently and as part of a team.

This role offers benefits, a sign-on bonus, and opportunities for professional development in a high-performing hospital recognized for clinical excellence.