Respiratory Therapist

Rankenjordan; Maryland Heights (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Missouri seeks a Respiratory Therapist to deliver direct patient care and maintain life support equipment. The ideal candidate will ensure effective patient therapy while collaborating in a team-oriented environment. Qualifications include Missouri licensure and RRT certification, along with strong communication skills and previous experience in pediatric settings preferred.

Qualifications

• Missouri license and RRT required.
• Current BLS certification from American Heart Association.
• PALS certification or completion within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct patient care in respiratory therapy per physician's orders.
• Documents the evaluation of therapy effectiveness accurately.
• Assists medical staff with diagnostic and therapeutic interventions.

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Education

Missouri license to practice

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

PALS certification

Job description

Ranken Jordan's respiratory therapy team has had 100% voluntary retention over the past 2 years. This is unheard of in the healthcare landscape. Low ratios, collaborative culture, and a mission focused on bridging the gap from hospital to home.

Job Summary

Performs direct patient care in all aspects of respiratory therapy according to physician’s orders. Consults physicians or nurse practitioner on effectiveness of therapy. Provides ventilator support during cardiopulmonary resuscitation and maintains life support equipment. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values and guiding principles .

Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrates proper time management skills and priority setting.
• Demonstrates ability to assess and identify actual physical and psychosocial needs of patient and their families, documents in the medical record and communicates this information to other staff members as appropriate.
• Implements appropriate Respiratory Care interventions in routine and emergency situations.
• Documents the evaluation of the effectiveness of therapy and in an accurate, timely and organized manner.
• Demonstrates appropriate knowledge base related to: cardio-pulmonary medications and respiratory care equipment and therapies.
• Identifies patient education needs and utilizes appropriate resources to meet those needs while documenting patient/family response to this training.
• Demonstrates flexibility regarding workload, assignments and change.
• Demonstrates competence in assisting medical staff with diagnostic and therapeutic interventions.
• All other duties as assigned by the Director of Respiratory Care.

Qualifications

• The Respiratory Therapist must possess a Missouri license to practice, Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required;
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association
• PALS certification or completion within 12 months
• Candidate must have strong communication skills and the ability to work independently. Previous experience in a pediatric setting preferred.

Physical Demand

These include stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, grasping, pulling, pushing, standing, carrying, and lifting of light loads (up to 35 lb.), as necessary.

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