Registered Respiratory Therapist - Days

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

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner / Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide direct patient care across respiratory therapy per physician orders in a hospital setting. The role includes evaluating ordered treatments, consulting with physicians on therapy effectiveness, and serving as a resource for physicians and nursing staff on respiratory care practices.

ER experience and licensure in respiratory care are required, with ACLS and critical care experience

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Respiratory Care program (CoARC).
• Meets state licensure requirements and holds a current Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
• Holds the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential (NBRC).
• Emergency Room role requires PALS certification.
• Preferred: ACLS certification and critical care experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care across all aspects of respiratory therapy according to physician orders.
• Evaluates and carries out ordered respiratory treatments and consults physicians regarding the effectiveness of therapy.
• Serves as an advanced resource for physicians and nursing staff on respiratory care practices.
• Performs assigned duties related to respiratory services.

Skills

RCP program grad

RCP license

RRT credential

PALS cert

ACLS cert

Critical care exp

Respiratory devices

Physical ability

Education

CoARC accredited program

Job description

Respiratory Care Practitioner / Registered Respiratory Therapist

Provides direct patient care across all aspects of respiratory therapy according to physician orders. Evaluates and carries out ordered respiratory treatments and consults physicians regarding the effectiveness of therapy. Serves as an advanced resource for physicians and nursing staff on respiratory care practices. Performs assigned duties related to respiratory services.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Respiratory Care program (CoARC).
• Meets state licensure requirements and holds a current Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
• Holds the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential (NBRC).
• Emergency Room role requires PALS certification.
• Preferred: ACLS certification and critical care experience.

Skills & Requirements

• Proficiency with all appropriate respiratory care devices.
• Ability to meet physical demands, including pushing/pulling/gripping up to 50 lbs and occasional pinch up to 10 lbs; minimal kneeling, crouching, and crawling.