Respiratory Therapist

150 Shriners Hospitals for Children; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Tuition assistance

Retirement matching

Job summary

Shriners Children's St. Louis is seeking a PRN Respiratory Therapist to join the interdisciplinary team caring for pediatric patients.

You will participate in daily rounds, provide primary respiratory care from admission to discharge under a physician's order, and support orthopedic care initiatives to improve outcomes for our patients and families. This role offers opportunities for clinical growth through involvement in research projects and collaboration with nurses, physicians, and

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy with active RT license in state of practice.
• Certified Respiratory Therapist credential required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist credential preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides primary respiratory care to patients from admission through discharge under a physician's order.
• Communicates patient and departmental information timely with the care team (rounds).
• Documents accurate patient care data per policy and procedure.
• Ensures safe operation of equipment and applies infection control techniques.

Education

Associate Degree - Respiratory Therapy

Certified Respiratory Therapist

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Job description

Company Overview Shriners 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.

Job Description

Shriners 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 order
• Communicates 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 guidelines
• Assures safe, cost effective operation and function of pertinent equipment and utilizes appropriate infection control techniques in all areas

Required Qualifications

• Associate Degree - Respiratory Therapy RT license in state of practice Certified Respiratory Therapist

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 Years Respiratory Therapy experience in an ICU setting
• 2 Year Pediatric experience Registered Respiratory Therapist

Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.

Every day, we provide innovative, compassionate care and conduct leading research that enhances the quality of life for children and their families. We invite you to explore the many rewarding career paths at Shriners Children’s, from clinical and non-clinical positions to education and research opportunities. We’re always looking for driven, compassionate professionals to join our team as nurses, physical therapists, medical assistants, administrative staff and much more. No matter where you're located, you'll find openings at our Shriners Children’s facilities across the U.S., in Canada and Mexico and at our corporate headquarters in Tampa, Florida.

Eligible Shriners Children’s employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance, retirement matching and so much more!