Respiratory Care Practitioner Lead (RRT)

SSM Health; Missouri; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Payment Options (DailyPay)

Upfront Tuition Coverage (FlexPath)

Job summary

SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to lead assigned staff in respiratory care operations during day shifts. You will coordinate shift activities, serve as a clinical resource, and monitor staff performance and training needs.

The role requires an RRT credential (within one year), BLS HCP, and Missouri licensure considerations. Two years of experience and strong teamwork and communication skills are essential for patient care excellence.

Qualifications

• Two years' experience in respiratory care preferred.
• Associate's degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent.
• RRT credential required within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Leads or coordinates shift operations of assigned activities, resources, and/or associates.
• Serves as a technical or clinical resource and performs similar duties with staff.
• Assigns, monitors and reviews progress of work. Monitors and reports compliance with policies and procedures.
• Oversees and evaluates orientation and training of assigned associates.
• May perform the duties of a Respiratory Care Practitioner.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution

Education

Associate's degree in Respiratory Care

Job description

It's more than a career, it's a calling

MO-SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital

Worker Type

Regular

Job Highlights

• Scheduled hours are 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, day shift
• Every third weekend is required
• Rotating holidays are required
• Registered Respiratory Therapist credential is required.
• RRT-NPS credential must be obtained within one year.
• Good interpersonal skills are required.
• Strong teamwork skills are required.
• Leadership skills are required.
• Communication skills are required.
• Conflict resolution skills are required.

Job Summary

Leads assigned staff in performing activities or tasks in respiratory care.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements

Primary Responsibilities

• Leads or coordinates shift operations of assigned activities, resources, and/or associates.
• Serves as a technical or clinical resource and performs similar duties with staff.
• Assigns, monitors and reviews progress of work. Monitors and reports compliance with policies and/or procedures.
• Oversees and evaluates orientation and training of assigned associates. May provide input in the review and evaluation of staff performance.
• May perform the duties of a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Must be able to provide initial assistance for those needing emergency intervention.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• Associate's degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent years of experience and education.

Experience

• Two years' experience

Physical Requirements

• Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.
• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
• Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional lifting/moving of patients.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Occasional driving.
• Rare crawling and running.

Required Professional License And/Or Certifications

State of Work Location

Missouri

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• And
• Respiratory Care Practitioner - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type

Employee

Department

4302000010 Respiratory Therapy

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Benefits

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

Equal Opportunity

SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.