Registered Respiratory Therapist - Full Time

Vetted Solutions; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 62,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Vetted Solutions is hiring a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care including assessment, planning, and evaluation within a top-ranked hospital setting.

The role emphasizes patient teaching, procedure performance, and collaboration with the healthcare team, with opportunities for growth and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Licenses & Certifications: RCP, RRT, and BLS.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with team and documents patient handoffs.
• Educates patients, families, students, and staff on respiratory treatments.
• Performs respiratory procedures per established standards.
• Supports specialized services such as sleep labs and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation.
• Pursues continuous learning and professional development.

Skills

RCP

RRT

BLS

Communication

Education

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Role Overview

Provides comprehensive respiratory care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation, ensuring patient safety and quality compliance. Possesses advanced clinical expertise to serve as a resource within the healthcare team, performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as mechanical ventilation, bronchoscopies, and ECMO support.

Role Overview

Provides comprehensive respiratory care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation, ensuring patient safety and quality compliance. Possesses advanced clinical expertise to serve as a resource within the healthcare team, performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as mechanical ventilation, bronchoscopies, and ECMO support.

Key Responsibilities

• Effectively communicates with team members, documenting and participating in patient handoffs.
• Educates patients, families, students, and staff on respiratory treatments, adapting teaching methods as needed.
• Performs respiratory procedures according to established standards, troubleshooting as necessary.
• Demonstrates critical care skills, supporting specialized procedures and services such as sleep labs and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation.
• Seeks continuous learning and professional development.

Qualifications & Skills

• Associate degree or completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Licenses & Certifications: Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP), Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), and Basic Cardiovascular Life Support (BLS).
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree.
• No prior experience required.

Join a dedicated team committed to excellence in respiratory care within a top-ranked hospital environment that offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.