Respiratory Care Practitioner - Day Shift, Impactful Care

SSM Health; Missouri; On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Payment Options via DailyPay

Upfront Tuition Coverage via FlexPath

Job summary

SSM Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide evaluation and care for respiratory therapy patients. The role includes administering prescribed services, planning patient care based on diagnosis, and educating patients and families about health conditions and resources.

The position requires an Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy; no prior experience is required. Licensure in BLS HCP, NBRC RRT, and Missouri Respiratory Care Practitioner is expected.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in a Respiratory Therapy or equivalent years of experience and education.
• No experience required.
• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - NBRC.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner - Missouri Division of Professional Registration.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develops a plan of care based on diagnosis.
• Responsible for providing respiratory care services in accordance with physician orders, department policies and procedures and guidelines.
• Implements and monitors patient care plan and equipment; monitors, records and communicates patient condition; performs advanced respiratory care modalities.
• Evaluates respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcome.
• Educates the patient and family about health conditions and community resources.
• Assists with care, calibration and maintenance of equipment; maintains inventory and cleans sterilizes equipment.
• Responds to medical emergencies and rapid responses.

Skills

Respiratory care

Patient education

Education

Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

SSM Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide evaluation and care for respiratory therapy patients. The role includes administering prescribed services, planning patient care based on diagnosis, and educating patients and families about health conditions and resources.

The position requires an Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy; no prior experience is required. Licensure in BLS HCP, NBRC RRT, and Missouri Respiratory Care Practitioner is expected.