Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT)

SSM Health; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Payment Options: DailyPay

Upfront Tuition Coverage

Job summary

SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital – Midwest City is seeking a PRN Respiratory Therapist to provide evaluation and care for respiratory therapy patients. The expectation includes administering prescribed respiratory therapies, monitoring patient outcomes, and ensuring safety in a fast-paced clinical setting.

The role requires an Associate's degree in Respiratory Care and active licensure; BLS is typically required, with opportunities for shift differentials for nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Assists with evaluation and planning of respiratory care.
• Monitors patient response to therapy and adjusts plan.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develops a plan of care.
• Provides respiratory care services per physician orders and department policies.
• Implements and monitors care plans and equipment.
• Monitors and documents patient condition; communicates updates.
• Administers advanced respiratory care modalities.
• Evaluates medication administration and patient outcomes.

Education

Associate's degree in Respiratory Care

Job description

It's more than a career, it's a callingOK-SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital Midwest

Worker Type

PRN

Job Highlights

• Department: Respiratory Therapy
• Schedule: PRN, Nights, 7p to 7a, 1 to 2x12-Hour Shifts/Week
• Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts
• Location: SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Midwest City

Job Summary

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

Job Responsibilities and Requirements

• 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 - Illinois

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• AndRegistered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• AndRegistered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• AndRespiratory Care Practitioner, Registered - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

Required Professional License and/or Certifications - Missouri

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

Required Professional License and/or Certifications - Oklahoma

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• AndRegistered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• AndRegistered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• AndLetter of Acknowledgement of Receipt of Application for Respiratory Care Practitioner. - Oklahoma Medical Board
• OrProvisional Respiratory Care Therapist - Oklahoma Medical Board
• OrRespiratory Care Practitioner - Oklahoma Medical Board

Required Professional License and/or Certifications - Wisconsin

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• AndRegistered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• AndRespiratory Care Practitioner - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Work Shift

Night Shift (United States of America)

Job Type

Employee

Department

RESPIRATORY THERAPY 6171

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

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.

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.