Respiratory Therapist

Shriners Children's; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Part time

Job summary

Shriners Children's St. Louis is seeking a PRN Respiratory Therapist to join an interdisciplinary team.

You will provide primary respiratory care from admission to discharge under a physician's order and participate in rounds, with opportunities to contribute to orthopedic care outcomes and research projects. Requirements include an Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy, RT license in state of practice, Certified Respiratory Therapist; ICU and pediatric experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy required.
• RT license in state of practice required.
• Certified Respiratory Therapist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides respiratory care from admission through discharge under physician order.
• Communicates patient/department needs during rounds and handoffs.
• Maintains accurate patient care data in line with policy and procedures.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Clinical reasoning

Education

Associate Degree - Respiratory Therapy

RT license in state of practice

Certified Respiratory Therapist

Job description

Company OverviewShriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status. Please click here to learn more about our locations.CURRENT EMPLOYEES: Please log into Workday Click Here to apply internally through the \"Jobs Hub\"Job DescriptionShriners Children's St. Louis has an opportunity for a PRN Respiratory Therapist. In this role, you get the opportunity to participate in daily planning via patient rounds. You'll work as part of the interdisciplinary team for the plan of care for our patients. You'll be able to increase your knowledge in orthopedic care to improve outcomes for our amazing patients and families. Our Respiratory Therapists have the opportunity for academic growth through participation in research projects.Key Responsibilities:Provides primary respiratory care to patients from admission through their discharge under a physician's orderCommunicates verbal and/or written patient and departmental information/special needs to pertinent persons in a timely and appropriate manner (i.e. rounds)Documents accurate, specific, complete patient care data according to policy and procedure guidelinesAssures safe, cost effective operation and function of pertinent equipment and utilizes appropriate infection control techniques in all areasRequired Qualifications:Associate Degree - Respiratory TherapyRT license in state of practiceCertified Respiratory TherapistPreferred Qualifications:2 Years Respiratory Therapy experience in an ICU setting2 Year Pediatric experienceRegistered Respiratory TherapistCompensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.