Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT)

SSM Health; Missouri; On-site; USD 38,572 - 49,593; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Float premium

Benefits eligible

Paid time off benefits (general)

Job summary

SSM Health's St. Louis Regional Float Pool is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to join our team on a part-time basis. The role involves day-shift coverage, 24 hours per week, with two 12-hour shifts and requires MO licensure as an RRT.

The position includes eligibility for benefits and a float premium, with responsibilities including patient assessment, care planning, treatment administration, and education for patients and families.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy or equivalent.
• RRT licensure in MO (NBRC) is required.
• Ability to perform respiratory care across multiple modalities.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients to determine appropriate type and frequency of treatment.
• Provide respiratory care services per physician orders and policies.
• Implement and monitor care plans and equipment; document patient status.
• Educate patients and families about health conditions and support resources.
• Maintain equipment, perform cleaning/sterilization, and manage supplies.

Skills

RRT licensure

Education

Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Job Highlights

SSM Health's St. Louis Regional Float Pool is seeking an experienced RRT to join our team!

• Schedule: Part-Time, 24-hours a week, day-shift with 2, 12-hour shifts
• Benefits and Insurance eligible as well as Float premium!
• Must have RRT Licensure in MO

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

MO-SSM Health Mission Hill

Worker Type

Regular

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 a 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 License And/Or 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

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type

Employee

Department

8452000130 STL Regioal Float Pool

Scheduled Weekly Hours

24

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.

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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.