Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT) - Pulmonary Function

SSM Health; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible DailyPay option

Upfront Tuition Coverage

Job summary

SSM Health's St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles in Missouri is seeking a part-time Pulmonary Function Technologist to perform diagnostic pulmonary function tests and stress testing for patients with respiratory conditions.

Experience level is not required; an associate degree in Respiratory Care and professional licensure with NBRC credentials are required, along with BLS certification. The role emphasizes patient education, equipment calibration, and safe operation in a faith-based hospital

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent
• Missouri Respiratory Care Practitioner license
• NBRC CPFT/RPFT credentials
• BLS HealthCare Provider certification
• Ability to perform pulmonary function testing

Responsibilities

• Performs ordered pulmonary function and pulmonary stress testing. Monitors and evaluates patient response during and after testing. Documents and reports testing results.
• Determines testing reference ranges and interprets results. Recognizes and corrects for invalid test results.
• Prepares, maintains and calibrates pulmonary function testing equipment. Maintains adequate levels of supplies used for testing. Troubleshoots equipment problems and reports needed repairs/replacements.
• Provides education and resources to patient and/or patient's family based on clinical implications.

Education

Associate's degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent

Job description

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

MO-SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles

Worker Type

Regular

Job Highlights

• Schedule: Part-time, Day-shift, 2, 12-hour shifts a week


• Location: SSM Health\'s St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles


• Competitive Pay, Eligibility for insurance/benefits, positive work environment for a well-known faith-based organization

Job Summary

Provides diagnostic evaluation of pulmonary function in patients with respiratory insufficiencies.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements

Primary Responsibilities

• Performs ordered pulmonary function and pulmonary stress testing. Monitors and evaluates patient response during and after testing. Documents and reports testing results.


• Determines testing reference ranges and interprets results. Recognizes and corrects for invalid test results.


• Prepares, maintains and calibrates pulmonary function testing equipment. Maintains adequate levels of supplies used for testing. Troubleshoots equipment problems and reports needed repairs/replacements.


• Provides education and resources to patient and/or patient\'s family based on clinical implications.


• 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


• Respiratory Care Practitioner - Missouri Division of Professional Registration


• And


• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)


• And


• Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)


• Or


• Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type

Employee

Department

4300000002 Pulmonary Services

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.