Registered Respiratory Therapist -PRN

BJC HealthCare; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition Assistance

Learning & Development

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off

Job summary

BARNES-JEWISH HOSPITAL is a major academic medical center seeking a Respiratory Therapist for PRN night shifts. You will provide direct patient care and collaborate with physicians and nurses in a high-acuity setting, including transplant-related respiratory support.

Ideal candidates have an associate degree or CoARC-accredited program and hold a Respiratory Care Practitioner license, with a commitment to patient safety and continuous learning in a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Provides direct patient care in respiratory therapy with safety and quality focus.
• Performs procedures and collaborates with the care team per standards.
• Demonstrates commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Communicates effectively with the healthcare team and documents care.
• Educates patients, families, and staff on respiratory therapies.
• Prioritizes tasks and manages time across multiple duties.
• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures per guidelines.
• Showcases advanced clinical skills including ECMO support and vent care when needed.

Skills

Communication

Education & Training

Time Management

Team Collaboration

Education

Associate Degree or CoARC-Accredited Program

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

• -PRN Nights
• -3 shifts per 6 week period

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

Overview

Barnes-Jewish Hospitalat 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 Purpose

Provides 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

Education

• Assoc or CoARC Accredited Prog

- Respiratory Therapy

Experience

• No Experience

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

• Basic Cardiovascular Life Sup
• Respiratory Care Practitioner
• RRT

Preferred Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree

Benefits and Legal Statement

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At 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 date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

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*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The 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