Respiratory Therapist — 12‑Hour Days, $10K Sign-On

BJC Healthcare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Christian Hospital, part of BJC Healthcare, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join the Respiratory Team. This full-time day shift position includes 3 twelve-hour shifts per week with rotating weekends. Excellent growth opportunities and a $10,000 sign-on bonus are offered to eligible candidates.

Minimum requirements include an associate degree or CoARC-accredited program in Respiratory Therapy, plus Respiratory Care Practitioner credentials. Bachelor's degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Assc or CoARC Accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Licensure as Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT) and BCLS required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care related to respiratory therapy including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Performs diagnostic/therapeutic respiratory procedures per standards and policies.
• Demonstrates advanced clinical skills for ECMO, ventilator support, bronchoscopy, sleep lab, etc.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient care

Education and training

Clinical assessment

Education

Assoc or CoARC Accredited Program in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Tools

Ventilator equipment operation

Bronchoscopy equipment

Job description

Christian Hospital, part of BJC Healthcare, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join the Respiratory Team. This full-time day shift position includes 3 twelve-hour shifts per week with rotating weekends. Excellent growth opportunities and a $10,000 sign-on bonus are offered to eligible candidates.

Minimum requirements include an associate degree or CoARC-accredited program in Respiratory Therapy, plus Respiratory Care Practitioner credentials. Bachelor's degree preferred.