Pediatric Respiratory Therapist - PRN, On-Site

Shriners Children’s Hospital; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Shriners Children’s St. Louis is seeking a PRN Respiratory Therapist to join our on-site team.

You will participate in daily planning via patient rounds and be part of the interdisciplinary team responsible for the plan of care for our pediatric patients. The role involves providing primary respiratory care from admission to discharge under a physician’s order, with opportunities to advance knowledge through ongoing research projects.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy required.
• RT license in state of practice; Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) required.
• 2+ years ICU and pediatric respiratory therapy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides primary respiratory care to patients from admission through discharge under a physician's order.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to implement the plan of care.
• Ensures safe, cost-effective operation of respiratory equipment and adheres to infection control protocols.
• Documents accurate patient care data according to policy and procedure guidelines.

Education

Associate Degree - Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Shriners Children’s St. Louis is seeking a PRN Respiratory Therapist to join our on-site team.

You will participate in daily planning via patient rounds and be part of the interdisciplinary team responsible for the plan of care for our pediatric patients. The role involves providing primary respiratory care from admission to discharge under a physician’s order, with opportunities to advance knowledge through ongoing research projects.