Registered Respiratory Therapist - Full Time

Azza HealthCare Agency; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care in a hospital setting, including assessment, treatment, and evaluation under clinical guidelines.

You will collaborate with the healthcare team, educate patients and families, document care, and participate in procedures such as ventilation support, bronchoscopy, sleep studies, and rehabilitation.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or an accredited Respiratory Therapy program completed.
• Licenses in Respiratory Care Practitioner and RRT certification.
• Basic Life Support certification required; bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures per standards.
• Communicate effectively with team, patients and families; document care.
• Educate patients on respiratory treatments and procedures.
• Apply advanced clinical skills in ECMO, ventilation, bronchoscopy, sleep studies, rehab.
• Prioritize tasks, pursue learning, and troubleshoot clinical issues.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Educational skills

Education

Associate degree or accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Respiratory Care Practitioner license

RRT certification

Job description

Role Overview

This position involves providing comprehensive respiratory care, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation, within hospital guidelines. The role requires applying advanced clinical expertise, ensuring patient safety, and supporting the healthcare team through effective communication and education.

Role Overview

This position involves providing comprehensive respiratory care, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation, within hospital guidelines. The role requires applying advanced clinical expertise, ensuring patient safety, and supporting the healthcare team through effective communication and education.

Key Responsibilities

• Performing diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures according to established standards.
• Communicating effectively with team members, patients, and families, and documenting care activities.
• Providing education and training on respiratory treatments and procedures.
• Applying advanced clinical skills in areas such as ECMO, mechanical ventilation, bronchoscopies, sleep studies, and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation.
• Prioritizing tasks, seeking continuous learning opportunities, and troubleshooting clinical issues.

Qualifications & Skills

• Associate degree or completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Licenses including Respiratory Care Practitioner and RRT certification.
• Basic Life Support certification required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• No prior experience necessary; ability to perform multiple duties effectively.

Additional Requirements

• Strong communication, teamwork, and educational skills.
• Commitment to patient safety and regulatory compliance.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and insurance plans, retirement contributions, tuition assistance, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, and other resources to support well-being.

This role offers an opportunity to develop clinical expertise in a supportive environment focused on high-quality patient care.