Registered Respiratory Therapist - Full-Time

Health Care Administrators Association® (HCAA); St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement

Employer-matched retirement plan

Job summary

The Registered Respiratory Therapist at Health Care Administrators Association (HCAA) performs comprehensive respiratory care under physician orders and consults on therapy effectiveness, serving as an advanced resource for physicians and nursing staff.

They perform duties as assigned, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and uphold a patient-centered approach to deliver high-quality care in a demanding clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a CoArc-approved program.
• Current state licensure.
• A valid RRT credential from the NBRC.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive respiratory care following physician orders.
• Consult on therapy effectiveness and serve as an advanced resource for physicians and nursing staff.
• Perform duties as assigned.

Skills

Critical care experience

ACLS certification

PALS certification (ER staff)

Education

CoArc-approved program

State licensure

RRT credential NBRC

Job description

The Registered Respiratory Therapist performs comprehensive respiratory care, following physician orders, and consults on therapy effectiveness.

They serve as an advanced resource for physicians and nursing staff, performing duties as assigned.

Qualifications include:

graduation from a CoArc-approved program, current state licensure, and a valid RRT credential from the NBRC.

Preferred skills

include critical care experience and ACLS certification; PALS is required for emergency room staff.

Physical demands

involve handling respiratory equipment and physical exertion up to 50 lbs.

Benefits offered

include health, vision, dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement, and employer-matched retirement plans.

The ideal candidate

exhibits compassion, professionalism, and a positive outlook, aligning with a collaborative team committed to delivering excellent patient care.