Part Time Respiratory Therapist

Azza HealthCare Agency; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to join a pediatric healthcare team, providing direct respiratory care, assessments, planning, implementation, and evaluation within hospital guidelines.

You will perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, contribute to patient safety, and educate patients and families, while supporting critical care functions and sleep labs. A strong commitment to learning and professional development is essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program.
• Licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner and RRT certification.
• Basic Cardiovascular Life Support certification.
• Strong clinical, communication, and teaching skills.
• Desire for ongoing learning and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Participate in information exchange, documentation, and teamwork
• Educate patients, families, and healthcare staff on respiratory treatments
• Prioritize and manage multiple duties effectively
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures following standards and guidelines
• Support advanced clinical functions such as ECMO, ventilator management, and sleep studies

Skills

RRT certification

Lifesaving BLS

Effective communication

Teaching and education

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Role Overview

Seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to join a collaborative, patient-centered pediatric healthcare team. The role involves providing direct respiratory care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within hospital and departmental guidelines. The therapist applies advanced clinical expertise, ensures patient safety, and complies with quality standards. They communicate effectively with the healthcare team, educate patients and families, and perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as mechanical ventilation, bronchoscopies, and support for ECMO, BLS, and sleep labs. The position requires an associate degree from an accredited program, respiratory care practitioner licensure, and certification (RRT). Preferred qualifications include a bachelor's degree. The role emphasizes continuous learning, troubleshooting clinical issues, and supporting critical care needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in information exchange, documentation, and teamwork
• Educate patients, families, and healthcare staff on respiratory treatments
• Prioritize and manage multiple duties effectively
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures following standards and guidelines
• Support advanced clinical functions such as ECMO, ventilator management, and sleep studies

Qualifications & Skills

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program
• Licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner and RRT certification
• Basic Cardiovascular Life Support certification
• Strong clinical, communication, and teaching skills
• Desire for ongoing learning and professional development

Additional Information

• Offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and more.