PRN Night Respiratory Therapist - Critical Care

BJC HealthCare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision,

401(k) plan with company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Christian Hospital, part of BJC HealthCare, in St. Louis, MO, is seeking a dedicated Registered Respiratory Therapist for PRN night shifts to join the respiratory care team.

The role involves direct patient care and collaboration with the healthcare team to improve patient outcomes. Responsibilities include assessment, treatment and monitoring of respiratory conditions, with opportunities to participate in education and quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Associate or CoARC-accredited respiratory therapy program required.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner license and RRT credential required.
• Basic Cardiovascular Life Support (BCLS) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care activities related to respiratory care including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Communicates with the healthcare team and documents care and handoffs.
• Educates patients, families, students and staff on respiratory therapies and procedures.
• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures according to standards and policies.
• Demonstrates advanced clinical skills and supports additional responsibilities as needed (ECMO, mechanical ventilation, bronchoscopy, sleep lab, etc.).

Education

Assoc or CoARC Accredited Program - Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Job description

Christian Hospital, part of BJC HealthCare, in St. Louis, MO, is seeking a dedicated Registered Respiratory Therapist for PRN night shifts to join the respiratory care team.

The role involves direct patient care and collaboration with the healthcare team to improve patient outcomes. Responsibilities include assessment, treatment and monitoring of respiratory conditions, with opportunities to participate in education and quality initiatives.