Respiratory Therapist II

Shriners Children's; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Children’s is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to participate in patient care for burn and orthopedic patients. This role includes responsibilities like documenting care data and ensuring safe equipment operation. Enjoy opportunities for academic growth and contributing to research projects in a compassionate healthcare environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

403(b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans

Qualifications

• 2 Years Respiratory Therapy experience in an ICU setting preferred.
• 2 Year Pediatric experience preferred.
• RRT preferred; minimum CRT required.

Responsibilities

• Provides primary respiratory care to patients from admission through their discharge.
• Documents accurate, complete patient care data according to policy and procedures.
• Assures safe, cost-effective operation of pertinent equipment.

Skills

Respiratory care

Communication

Infection control techniques

Education

Associate Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Company Overview

Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. 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.

All employees are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage on their first day! In addition, upon hire all employees are eligible for a 403(b) and Roth 403 (b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service. Employees in a full-time or part-time status (40+ hours per pay period) will also be eligible for paid time off, life insurance, short term and long-term disability and the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans. Additional benefits available to full-time and part-time employees include tuition reimbursement, home & auto, hospitalization, critical illness, pet insurance and much more! Coverage is available to employees and their qualified dependents in accordance with the plans. Benefits may vary based on state law.

Job Overview

The Respiratory Therapist gets 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 burn and orthopaedic patients. You'll be able to increase your knowledge in burn and orthopaedic care to improve outcomes for our amazing patients and families. Our Respiratory Therapists have the opportunity for academic growth through participation in research projects.

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 equipmentand utilizes appropriate infection control techniques in all areas

Qualifications

Education

Associate Respiratory Therapy Required

Experience

2 Years Respiratory Therapy experience in an ICU setting Preferred2 Year Pediatric experience Preferred

Certificate and Licensure

RRT preferred, minimum CRT RequiredLicense in state of practice required