Pediatric Respiratory Therapist — $10K Sign-On | Rotating

BJC HealthCare; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

St. Louis Children’s Hospital seeks a Respiratory Therapist to join the Respiratory Team. This full-time role involves direct patient care, assessment, planning and execution of respiratory therapies, and education of patients and families within pediatric settings.

The position requires licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner with RRT credentials; opportunities exist across various units. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is available for eligible applicants with a rotating day/night schedule.

Qualifications

• Assoc or CoARC accredited respiratory therapy program completed.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred for advancement.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care related to respiratory therapy per hospital guidelines.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory treatments and equipment.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to ensure safe, developmentally appropriate care.
• Maintain documentation, participate in shifts including rotating days/nights.

Education

Assoc or CoARC Accredited Prog

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Respiratory Care Practitioner

RRT

Job description

St. Louis Children’s Hospital seeks a Respiratory Therapist to join the Respiratory Team. This full-time role involves direct patient care, assessment, planning and execution of respiratory therapies, and education of patients and families within pediatric settings.

The position requires licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner with RRT credentials; opportunities exist across various units. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is available for eligible applicants with a rotating day/night schedule.