Respiratory Care Assistant

Barnes-Jewish Hospital; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Barnes-Jewish Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Care Assistant to join their team. In this role, you will provide routine patient care under the supervision of a Registered Respiratory Therapist, ensuring high-quality care in a collaborative environment. This position is perfect for those currently enrolled in a respiratory program and looking to gain hands-on experience in a leading healthcare facility.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision insurance

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a Respiratory School Program.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Basic Cardiovascular Life Support certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic routine patient care activities under supervision.
• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures.
• Communicates effectively with the healthcare team.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Basic patient care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Basic Cardiovascular Life Support

Job description

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Barnes-Jewish Hospital provided pay range

This range is provided by Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$15.00/hr - $21.07/hr

Additional Information About The Role

Join the Respiratory Team at BJC Healthcare's flagship hospital and academic campus. Barnes Jewish Hospital is dedicated to your growth and development. Be a part of an environment where you can thrive.

• Apply Today***
• $20/hr For Less Than 1 Year of Experience and $21 For Greater Than 1 Year of Experience***
• ***Must be currently enrolled in a Respiratory School Program***
• PRN
• Will Work Around School Curriculum
• Hands on Experience
  
  

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 Purpose

Under the supervision of a Registered Respiratory Therapist, provides basic routine patient care activities in the general care areas related to respiratory care including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation within the guidelines of the hospital and department. Ensures care provided is safe, effective, developmentally and age appropriate while complying with all quality and regulatory requirements as well as quality improvement initiatives. Provides cleaning, processing and general maintenance of equipment.

Responsibilities

• Performs various basic routine diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures in the general care areas according to established standards, procedures, guidelines and policies.
• Recognizes and seeks assistance with abnormal findings and/or changes in patient status to other healthcare team members.
• Effectively communicates by participating in the exchange of information including documentation, handoff and works collaboratively with the healthcare team.
• Holds self-accountable and seeks out opportunities for continuous learning and feedback and is able to prioritize and apply effective time management.
• Processes equipment according to manufacturer and industry standards.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or GED
  
  

Experience

• No Experience
  
  

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience
  
  

Licenses & Certifications

• Basic Cardiovascular Life Sup
  
  

Preferred Requirements

Licenses & Certifications

• Respiratory Educational Permit
  
  

Benefits And Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

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
• Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
• 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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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

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