Respiratory Care Practitioner I

Saint Luke's Health System; Lake Lotawana (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Luke's Health System in the United States is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to perform the full scope of respiratory care, including diagnostic testing, patient assessment, treatment planning, and therapy administration in collaboration with the care team. Night shift opportunity.

Requires an associate degree, BLS, and an active respiratory therapy license with RRT credentials. The position emphasizes continuing education, performance improvement, and patient family education as part of

Qualifications

• Less than 1 year of applicable experience.
• BLS certification from AHA or Red Cross.
• Respiratory therapy license (various) required.

Responsibilities

• Perform the full scope of respiratory therapist duties including diagnostic testing, patient assessment, treatment planning and therapy execution.
• Collaborate with medical staff to support patient care, education, and discharge planning.
• Engage in performance improvement activities and continuing education to advance departmental quality.

Education

Associate Degree

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - AHA or Red Cross

Respiratory Therapy License (Various)

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Certification

Job description

Job DescriptionPerforms all aspects of the scope of practice of a respiratory therapist and where applicable cardiopulmonary scope of practice. Scope of practice includes but is not limited to diagnostic and metabolic testing patient assessment treatment planning and therapeutic interventions analysis and reporting of clinical response. Therapists work in collaboration with the medical staff and other members of the health care team to support efficient cost effective and quality patient and family care as well as providing patient and family education and discharge planning. The position supports system facility and department growth and quality through participation in performance improvement activities continuing education and professional growth and development activities along with other duties as assigned.Job RequirementsApplicable Experience:Less than 1 yearBasic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross, License-Respiratory Therapy - Various, Registered Respiratory Therapist - VariousAssociate DegreeJob DetailsFull TimeNight (United States of America)