Registered Respiratory Therapist PRN Nights - Critical Care

Christian Hospital and Northwest HealthCare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Christian Hospital, part of BJC Healthcare, seeks a dedicated Registered Respiratory Therapist to join the Respiratory Team. This PRN-staff position focuses on nights, with three shifts per six weeks and shift timing 6:45pm–7:15am, delivering direct patient care and applying advanced respiratory skills.

You will work closely with the healthcare team, educate patients and families on therapies, and contribute to quality and safety initiatives while adhering to regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Assoc or CoARC accredited program in Respiratory Therapy.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner license and RRT certification.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with the care team and document care.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory treatments.
• Prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently.
• Perform respiratory procedures per established standards and policies.
• Apply advanced clinical skills (ECMO, ventilator support, bronchoscopy, sleep lab) as needed.

Education

Assoc or CoARC Accredited Program in Respiratory Therapy

Respiratory Therapy licensure/credentials (RRT)

Job description

Christian Hospital, part of BJC Healthcare, seeks a dedicated Registered Respiratory Therapist to join the Respiratory Team. This PRN-staff position focuses on nights, with three shifts per six weeks and shift timing 6:45pm–7:15am, delivering direct patient care and applying advanced respiratory skills.

You will work closely with the healthcare team, educate patients and families on therapies, and contribute to quality and safety initiatives while adhering to regulatory standards.