Respiratory Care Practitioner RRT

SSM Health; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Care Practitioner to join their team at DePaul Hospital in St. Louis. In this vital role, you will provide evaluation and care for respiratory therapy patients, administering prescribed therapeutic services while ensuring the highest standards of patient care. You will have the opportunity to work with a supportive team in a dynamic environment that values professional development. With flexible scheduling options and a variety of benefits, this position offers a rewarding career path for those passionate about making a difference in patient lives.

Benefits

Daily Pay

Tuition Coverage up to $5,250

Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave

Adoption Assistance

Health Insurance Options

Retirement Benefits

Disability Coverage

Employee Assistance Programs

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent experience required.
• BLS and RRT certifications needed for the role.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and care for respiratory therapy patients as per physician's orders.
• Educate patients and families on health conditions and available support.

Skills

Respiratory Care

Patient Assessment

Emergency Response

Communication Skills

Education

Associate's degree in Respiratory Care

Tools

Respiratory Care Equipment

Job description

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

MO-SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis

Worker Type: PRN

A Great Opportunity at DePaul Hospital in St. Louis, Mo as a Respiratory Care Practitioner! We offer Part-time and PRN opportunities as well as great benefits and a great work environment! Apply to learn more.

Schedule Options: Day and Night shifts available.

Sign-on Bonus: Sign-on Bonuses are for qualified external candidates for certain positions. Internal candidates, please check with your recruiter to see what options are available for you.

Benefits: Competitive, affordable health insurance including but not limited to:

• Getting paid every day!
• Access up to $5,250 in tuition coverage per year
• Paid maternity & paternity coverage
• Adoption assistance
• Various competitive health insurance options & wellness plans
• Retirement benefits including employer matching plans
• Long & short-term disability
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)

*Please note, benefits and eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply.

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

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY 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 Care 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 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

Or

• Respiratory Educ Permit - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

Licenses / Certifications:

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• FUTURE - Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) within 90 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
• FUTURE - Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) within 12 months - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Letter of Acknowledgement of Receipt of Application for Respiratory Care Practitioner - Oklahoma Medical Board
• Provisional Respiratory Care Therapist - Oklahoma Medical Board
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Respiratory Care Practitioner, Registered - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• Respiratory Care Practitioner - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
• Respiratory Care Practitioner - Oklahoma Medical Board
• Respiratory Care Practitioner - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
• Respiratory Educ Permit - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

Work Shift: Variable Shift (United States of America)

Job Type: Employee

Department: 4302000128 Respiratory Therapy

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0

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