Registered Respiratory Therapist -Part-Time Nights

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

St. Louis Children's Hospital is seeking a part-time Registered Respiratory Therapist to join the Respiratory Care Team. The role involves direct patient care and collaboration within a pediatric setting at the hospital campus.

You will perform respiratory assessments and procedures, provide education to patients and families, and support the team with clinical expertise. A respiratory therapy program completion and appropriate licensure are required; a $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered.

Qualifications

• Direct patient care activities related to respiratory care including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with the healthcare team and document information clearly.
• Provide education and training on respiratory procedures to patients and families.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures per standards and policies.
• Demonstrate advanced clinical skills and support additional responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Respiratory therapy

Team collaboration

BLS

Education

Associate or CoARC Accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

Launch your healthcare career with one of the nation's leading pediatric healthcare teams. Join the

Respiratory Care Team

at BJC HealthCare's St. Louis Children's Hospital

as a Registered RespiratoryTherapist and become part of a collaborative, patient-centered team!

• Part- TimeNights(2) - 12 hour shifts per week
• $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Students 6 months from graduating from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program are welcome to apply

Overview

St. Louis Children’s Hospital

is dedicated to improving the health and lives of children. As one of the top-ranked children’s hospitals in the country, St. Louis Children’s provides care in more than 50 specialty areas through a dedicated team of physicians, nurses, staff and volunteers. Along with inpatient and outpatient medical care, the hospital offers education, wellness and injury-prevention programs to fulfill its mission to “do what’s right for kids.”

Providing comprehensive, high-quality care and serving as an advocate for children has been St. Louis Children’s commitment since its inception in 1879. Today, the hospital serves patients and families across a 300-mile service area, and has seen patients from all 50 states and more than 80 countries.

St. Louis Children’s consistently ranks among America’s Best Children’s Hospitals by U.S.News & World Report in all surveyed categories. In 2021, St. Louis Children’s was one of eight children’s hospitals to rank in the top 25 of all 10 specialties. The hospital’s academic and physician partner, Washington University School of Medicine, is one of the top-ranked medical schools in the United States. Since 2005, St. Louis Children’s has been designated as a Magnet® hospital for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center® (ANCC).

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

Experience

No ExperienceSupervisor ExperienceNo Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Basic Cardiovascular Life SupRespiratory Care PractitionerRRT

Preferred Requirements

EducationBachelor'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

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