Respiratory Therapist

CARIN Alliance; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Part- and full-time roles

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

CARIN Alliance is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Care professional to provide direct patient respiratory care per physician orders. You will serve as a key resource for physicians and nurses, consulting on therapy effectiveness and using respiratory devices across diverse clinical settings, including NICU.

Responsibilities include collaborating with care teams, ensuring safe equipment use, and supporting staff with respiratory care questions. Some lifting up to 50 lbs may be required.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from a CoArc-approved Respiratory Care program.
• Current RCP license and NBRC credential as RRT.
• PALS certification required for ER work; ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive respiratory care in various clinical settings, including NICU.
• Consult with physicians on therapy effectiveness and device usage.
• Utilize respiratory care equipment safely and effectively.
• Assist nursing staff and act as an advanced resource for respiratory care questions.
• Perform physical tasks such as lifting up to 50 lbs.

Skills

RCP license

NBRC credentialed RRT

PALS certification

ACLS preferred

Critical care experience

High-pressure environment adaptability

Education

CoArc-approved Respiratory Care program

Tools

NICU equipment

Respiratory care devices

Job description

Role

Responsible for providing direct patient respiratory care based on physician orders, acting as a key resource for physicians and nursing staff. Performs duties such as consulting on therapy effectiveness and using respiratory care devices.

Qualifications

Graduate of a CoArc-approved Respiratory Care program, current RCP license, and NBRC-credentialed RRT. PALS certification required for ER work; ACLS preferred. Critical care experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive respiratory care in various clinical settings, including NICU.
• Consult with physicians on therapy effectiveness.
• Utilize respiratory care equipment safely and effectively.
• Assist nursing staff and act as an advanced resource for respiratory care questions.
• Perform physical tasks such as pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Skills and Attributes

Strong knowledge of respiratory devices, ability to work in high-pressure environments, and physical capability to perform demanding tasks.

Additional Information

Training includes rotation through NICU; opportunities for part- and full-time roles with sign-on bonuses. A collaborative team environment emphasizing innovation, growth, and compassion.