Respiratory Respiratory Therapist (RRT) II

SJS HSHS St. John's Hospital; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare system in Springfield, Missouri is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist II to deliver high-quality respiratory care and support. The role includes operating equipment, patient treatment, and possible leadership in education. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 3 years experience and relevant qualifications.

Benefits

Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Education Assistance up to $4,000

Adoption Assistance up to $7,500

Wellness program incentives

Qualifications

• 3 years of respiratory experience is required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is required.
• Competent in complex respiratory procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physician prescribed treatments and document care in EMR.
• Operate and maintain respiratory care equipment.
• Assist in staff and patient education.

Skills

Patient Care

Education and Mentorship

Equipment Operation

Education

Associate's degree in respiratory therapy

Bachelor’s degree in respiratory therapy

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Job description

Respiratory Respiratory Therapist (RRT) II page is loaded

Respiratory Respiratory Therapist (RRT) II

Apply locations Springfield, IL time type Full time posted on Posted 6 Days Ago job requisition id R1025395 HSHS St. John's Hospital is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist II to join the team in a full time capacity. Ideal candidates will be prepared to conduct basic and complex physician prescribed treatments and demonstrate competence in respiratory equipment related to respiratory care-based practice. Operate and maintain respiratory care equipment, administer patient care, and document the practice activity in the patient's electronic medical record (EMR) at the required level of competence in accordance with scope of practice, departmental policies and procedures, HIPAA standards, and quality assurance guidelines. Assist in the education of staff, students, patients and families. May function as a shift or unit lead.

Position Specifics:
o Department: Respiratory Therapy
o Schedule: Full time, Night Shift
o Facility: St. John’s Hospital
o Location: Springfield, IL
o Sign On: $20,000
o Compensation aligned with your experience
Education Qualifications

• Diploma or an Associate's degree in respiratory therapy from an Accredited Respiratory Care Education Program is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in respiratory therapy from an Accredited Respiratory Care Education Program is preferred.

Experience Qualifications

• 3 years of respiratory experience is required.
• Deemed competent in serving as a resource person, providing education and mentorship to others.
• Deemed competent in the performance or assistance of complex respiratory procedures which may include but is not limited to: Bronchoscopies, PFTs, metabolic stress tests, cardioversions.

Certifications, Licenses and Registrations

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) is required.
• Licensed as Respiratory Care Practitioner in the state of practice is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is preferred.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) is preferred.
• At least one specialty credential through NBRC is required (Adult Critical Care Specialist (ACCS), Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist (NPS), Sleep Disorders Specialist (SDS), Asthma Educator Specialist (AE-C), Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) or Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT)). Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) through the BRPT may also be accepted as an alternative specialty credential.

Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day.

Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a health care system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments.

Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient.

HSHS requires COVID-19 vaccines or an approved medical or religious exemption for all colleagues.

Benefits: HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health. Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits.

• Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need.
• Retirement benefits including HSHS
  contributions.
• Education Assistance benefits include up to $4,000 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period.
• Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more!
• Other benefits include: Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more!

https://benefits.hshs.org/newhire

HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.

Pay Range:

$31.03 - $46.54

A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education.