Respiratory Care Practitioner - Regional Float

SSM Health; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Coverage

Job summary

SSM Health in St. Louis is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for their STL Regional Float Pool. The role involves evaluating respiratory therapy patients and administering therapeutic services as prescribed. Candidates should possess an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy and be capable of patient education and equipment maintenance.

This full-time position offers a flexible schedule of 36 hours a week with three 12-hour shifts. Additional benefits include a sign-on bonus, parental leave, and tuition coverage through FlexPath.

Qualifications

• Evaluates patients and develops care plans based on diagnosis.
• Educates patients and families on health conditions.
• Performs advanced respiratory care as per physician's orders.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients for treatment and develops care plans.
• Monitors patient conditions and equipment.
• Responds to emergencies and participates in patient care.

Skills

Patient assessment

Respiratory care services

Patient education

Equipment maintenance

Education

Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

Basic Life Support

Respiratory Care equipment

Job description

Job Summary

Provides evaluation of and care for respiratory therapy patients. Administers prescribed respiratory therapeutic services.

Job 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 specific physician's 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 the health condition and provides information about community support groups and other available programs.
• Assists with care, calibration and maintenance of all equipment.
• Participates in maintaining departmental inventory levels for supplies and equipment.
• Processes equipment per established cleaning/sterilization procedures.
• Responds to medical emergencies and rapid responses.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy or equivalent years of experience and education.

Experience

No experience required.

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 Licenses and Certifications

• State of Work Location: Missouri
• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) – American Heart Association (AHA)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Respiratory Care Practitioner – Missouri Division of Professional Registration
• Work Shift: Variable Shift (United States of America)

Job Type

Employee

Department

STL Regional Float Pool

Schedule

Full‑Time, 36 hours a week with three 12‑hour shifts. Flexible schedule; the position may be days or nights.

Additional Information

Sign‑On Bonus available—please speak with recruiter for details. Two‑year service commitment required for external qualified candidates.

Benefits

Benefits package includes paid parental leave, flexible payment options through DailyPay, and upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.