Registered Respiratory Therapist - Full-Time Nights

Seacrest Behavioral Health; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Seacrest Behavioral Health seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive patient care in a hospital setting, following department guidelines and ensuring safety through evidence-based practices.

The role includes advanced clinical tasks, patient education, and ongoing professional development. Full-time night shifts with rotating weekends, sign-on bonus, and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• RCP, RRT, and BLS certifications required.
• No prior experience required; ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Communicates effectively with healthcare teams through documentation and collaboration.
• Educates patients, families, students, and staff on respiratory treatments and procedures, utilizing diverse learning styles.
• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, applying clinical knowledge to troubleshoot and analyze patient needs.
• Supports advanced clinical tasks such as ECMO, mechanical ventilation, bronchoscopies, sleep studies, and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation as needed.
• Maintains continuous learning, prioritizes tasks, and manages time efficiently.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Independent work

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, within hospital and department guidelines. Serves as a resource by applying advanced clinical expertise, ensuring patient safety through developmentally appropriate care, and adhering to quality and regulatory standards.

Role Overview

Provides comprehensive respiratory care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation, within hospital and department guidelines. Serves as a resource by applying advanced clinical expertise, ensuring patient safety through developmentally appropriate care, and adhering to quality and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Communicates effectively with healthcare teams through documentation and collaboration.
• Educates patients, families, students, and staff on respiratory treatments and procedures, utilizing diverse learning styles.
• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, applying clinical knowledge to troubleshoot and analyze patient needs.
• Supports advanced clinical tasks such as ECMO, mechanical ventilation, bronchoscopies, sleep studies, and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation as needed.
• Maintains continuous learning, prioritizes tasks, and manages time efficiently.

Qualifications & Skills

• Associate degree from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program; Bachelor's preferred.
• Licenses and certifications including Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP), Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), and Basic Cardiovascular Life Support (BLS).
• No prior experience required; ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Additional Information

• Full-time night shifts with rotating weekends.
• Students near graduation from an accredited program are encouraged to apply.
• Includes a sign-on bonus and benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and paid time off.