Registered Respiratory Therapist-Full Time Nights

Confidential; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus $10,000

Job summary

Barnes-Jewish Hospital invites applications for a Respiratory Therapist to deliver direct patient care within a top academic medical center. The role collaborates closely with physicians and nurses to provide advanced respiratory services, including care for transplant patients and complex populations.

The position emphasizes teamwork, clinical excellence, and a culture of learning, with options for growth in a Magnet-certified environment renowned for patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Direct patient care in respiratory therapy per hospital guidelines.
• Ability to apply advanced clinical respiratory knowledge and act as a resource.
• Ensure patient safety and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with the healthcare team and document accurately.
• Educate patients, families, and staff on respiratory therapies and procedures.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures per standards.
• Demonstrate advanced clinical skills to support ECMO, ventilators, and related care.

Skills

Respiratory care

ECMO support

Ventilator management

Patient education

Education

Assoc or CoARC Accredited Respiratory Therapy Program

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

Barnes-Jewish Hospital,

Missouri’s largest hospital and a nationally recognized academic medical center, offers

Respiratory Therapists

the opportunity to provide advanced care alongside physicians, nurses, and specialty teams. Gain experience in a highly complex environment, including care for heart and lung transplant patients and diverse respiratory populations. Join our team as a

Respiratory Therapist

and berecognized for clinical excellence, innovation, and exceptional patient care!

Shift Details

Full Time Nights6:45pm-7:15am(3)- 12 hour shifts(1)- 12-hour on call shift every 6 weeksEvery 3rd weekend

*Students 6 months from graduating from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program are welcome to apply*

***$10,000 Sign on bonus***

Overview

Barnes-Jewish Hospital

at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.At Barnes-Jewish Hospital, respiratory therapists find unique opportunities for contribution and a level of respect that make their careers exciting and satisfying. We’re known for our collaborative environment, where you'll work shoulder-to-shoulder with physicians and nurses to provide our patients the highest quality of care. We think our team approach not only promotes consistency of care for patients, but helps our respiratory professionals build the kind of professional relationships that inspire growth. As one of the country's leading medical institutions, we offer respiratory therapists exposure to clinical specialties not available in many other hospitals. In fact, St. Louis' Barnes-Jewish Hospital was one of the first facilities in the country with a service fully dedicated to lung transplantation.

Preferred Qualifications

Role PurposeProvides direct patient care activities related to respiratory care including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation within the guidelines of the hospital and department. Can independently apply advanced clinical respiratory expertise and scientific knowledge including best practices serving as a resource to others as part of the patient care team. Ensures patient safety by providing care in an effective, developmentally and age appropriate manner while complying with all quality and regulatory requirements as well as quality improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

Effectively communicates by participating in the exchange of information including documentation, handoff and works collaboratively with the healthcare team.Provides education and training about respiratory therapy treatments and procedures to others including patients, families, students, new employees and members of the healthcare team utilizing diversity and learning styles.Holds self-accountable and seeks out opportunities for continuous learning and feedback and is able to perform multiple related duties, prioritizing and applying effective time management.Performs various diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures according to established standards, procedures, guidelines and policies. Applies respiratory knowledge and clinical expertise, including the ability to assess, analyze and troubleshoot as needed.Demonstrates advanced clinical and critical care skills to support additional job responsibilities such as ECMO support, mechanical ventilator support, bronchoscopies, sleep lab, labor and delivery, cardiopulmonary and circulatory rehabilitation, Basic Life Support (BLS), etc. as needed

Minimum Requirements

EducationAssoc or CoARC Accredited Prog- Respiratory Therapy

ExperienceNo ExperienceSupervisor ExperienceNo Experience

Licenses & CertificationsBasic Cardiovascular Life SupRespiratory Care PractitionerRRTPreferred RequirementsEducationBachelor's Degree

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total RewardsAt BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire dateDisability insurance* paid for by BJCAnnual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution401(k) plan with BJC matchTuition Assistance available on first dayBJC Institute for Learning and DevelopmentHealth Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsPaid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal timeAdoption assistanceTo learn more, go to our

Benefits Summary

.*Not all benefits apply to all jobsThe above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer