Respiratory Therapist

Provident Behavioral Health; Creve Coeur (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Provident Behavioral Health in Creve Coeur, Missouri is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide high-quality respiratory care for patients with acute and chronic cardiopulmonary conditions. You will assess patients, administer therapies, and monitor ventilators as part of an interdisciplinary team.

You will educate patients and families, document progress, and uphold infection control standards, collaborating with physicians and nursing staff to develop individualized care plans

Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist credential.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency in ventilator/respiratory therapy management.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and patient education abilities.
• Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and determine appropriate respiratory interventions.
• Administer prescribed medications and respiratory therapies.
• Manage and monitor ventilators and other respiratory support equipment.
• Monitor patient responses, report changes, and support clinical decision-making.
• Document assessments, treatments, and patient progress accurately and thoroughly.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care and treatment plans.
• Collaborate with physicians and nursing staff to develop and implement care plans.
• Follow safety procedures and strict infection control standards.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Ventilator management

Communication & teamwork

Education

Registered Respiratory Therapist credential

Job description

Registered Respiratory Therapist provides high-quality respiratory care for patients with acute and chronic cardiopulmonary conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patients and determine appropriate respiratory interventions.
• Administer prescribed medications and respiratory therapies.
• Manage and monitor ventilators and other respiratory support equipment.
• Monitor patient responses, report changes, and support clinical decision-making.
• Document assessments, treatments, and patient progress accurately and thoroughly.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care and treatment plans.
• Collaborate with physicians and nursing staff to develop and implement care plans.
• Follow safety procedures and strict infection control standards.

Qualifications & Skills

• Registered Respiratory Therapist credential.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency in ventilator/respiratory therapy management.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and patient education abilities.
• Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care and professional growth.