Respiratory Therapist

Seacrest Behavioral Health; St. Louis (MO); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Seacrest Behavioral Health in St. Louis, MO seeks a Respiratory Therapist to assess, treat, and monitor patients with cardiopulmonary disorders, administer oxygen therapy, manage ventilators, perform diagnostic tests, and collaborate with the care team.

You will educate patients and families, document care, and follow evidence-based protocols to ensure safe, effective therapy.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in respiratory assessment, therapy delivery, ventilation management, and diagnostic testing.
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to monitor patient status and respond to changes.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to compassionate patient-centered care.
• Accurate documentation skills and adherence to clinical guidelines.

Responsabilités

• Assess, treat, and monitor patients with cardiopulmonary disorders
• Administer oxygen therapy and aerosolized treatments
• Manage and support ventilators and related respiratory equipment
• Perform diagnostic respiratory tests
• Collaborate with physicians and nursing staff to deliver coordinated care
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care and treatment plans
• Document patient care accurately and in accordance with protocols
• Follow evidence-based practices to ensure safe, effective therapy

Connaissances

Respiratory assessment

Ventilation management

Diagnostic testing

Clinical judgment

Communication

Teamwork

Compassionate care

Documentation

Description du poste

provides high-quality respiratory care for patients in diverse clinical settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, and monitor patients with cardiopulmonary disorders
• Administer oxygen therapy and aerosolized treatments
• Manage and support ventilators and related respiratory equipment
• Perform diagnostic respiratory tests
• Collaborate with physicians and nursing staff to deliver coordinated care
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care and treatment plans
• Document patient care accurately and in accordance with protocols
• Follow evidence-based practices to ensure safe, effective therapy

Qualifications & Skills

• Proficiency in respiratory assessment, therapy delivery, ventilation management, and diagnostic testing
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to monitor patient status and respond to changes
• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to compassionate patient-centered care
• Accurate documentation skills and adherence to clinical guidelines