Respiratory Therapist

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

Job summary

Vetted Solutions seeks an experienced Respiratory Therapist to deliver direct respiratory care within hospital guidelines. You will assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate care while collaborating with healthcare teams and educating patients and families.

Responsibilities include advanced critical care support such as ECMO and mechanical ventilation, with a focus on safety, quality, and developmentally appropriate patient care in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program.
• Valid Respiratory Care Practitioner license (RCP).
• BLS certification.
• RRT credential.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures.
• Support advanced critical care activities (ECMO, mechanical ventilation, bronchoscopies, sleep studies).
• Maintain regulatory compliance and quality initiatives.
• Provide developmentally appropriate patient care and education to patients, families, and staff.

Skills

Communication

Teaching

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Role Overview

Provides direct respiratory care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation, within hospital and department guidelines. Demonstrates advanced clinical expertise, troubleshooting, and independently applies best practices to support patient safety and quality care. Works collaboratively with healthcare teams, effectively communicates, and educates patients, families, and staff on respiratory treatments and procedures.

Role Overview

Provides direct respiratory care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation, within hospital and department guidelines. Demonstrates advanced clinical expertise, troubleshooting, and independently applies best practices to support patient safety and quality care. Works collaboratively with healthcare teams, effectively communicates, and educates patients, families, and staff on respiratory treatments and procedures.
Key responsibilities include performing diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures, supporting advanced critical care activities such as ECMO, mechanical ventilation, bronchoscopies, and sleep studies. Maintains compliance with regulatory standards and quality initiatives while prioritizing patient developmentally appropriate care.
Qualifications include an Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program, valid Respiratory Care Practitioner license, BLS certification, and RRT credential. Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and experience in complex respiratory procedures. Strong communication, teaching, and time management skills are essential.
This role offers diverse shift opportunities and emphasizes professional growth, innovation, and excellence in patient care within a collaborative, respected environment.