Pediatric Respiratory Therapist | Advanced Care & Education

BJC HealthCare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

St. Louis Children’s Hospital seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide direct patient care within pediatric specialties, applying respiratory care assessment, planning, and treatment under department guidelines.

You will educate patients and families, collaborate with the care team, and pursue ongoing learning while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. The role may involve advanced clinical skills as needed.

Qualifications

• Assoc or CoARC Accredited Prog in Respiratory Therapy.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicates effectively with the healthcare team and documents handoffs.
• Educates patients, families, students, and staff on respiratory treatments and procedures.
• Maintains accountability and pursues continuous learning.
• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures per standards and policies.
• Supports advanced clinical needs (ECMO, ventilator support, bronchoscopy) as required.

Skills

Communication

Teaching/Training

Time management

Education

Associate or CoARC Accredited Respiratory Therapy Program

Job description

St. Louis Children’s Hospital seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide direct patient care within pediatric specialties, applying respiratory care assessment, planning, and treatment under department guidelines.

You will educate patients and families, collaborate with the care team, and pursue ongoing learning while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. The role may involve advanced clinical skills as needed.