Respiratory Therapist - Part-Time Nights

Vetted Solutions; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Vetted Solutions seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care within a pediatric healthcare setting. You will assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate respiratory therapies while prioritizing patient safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, supporting ECMO, mechanical ventilation, bronchoscopies, and sleep studies, and educating patients, families, and staff.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or CoARC-accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Licenses & Certifications: Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT), Basic Cardiovascular Life Support (BLS).
• Strong clinical expertise, troubleshooting skills, and ability to work independently.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in related field.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory procedures following standards and policies.
• Communicate effectively with healthcare team and patients.
• Educate patients, families, and staff on respiratory therapies.
• Prioritize tasks and seek ongoing professional development.

Skills

RRT

BLS

Independent work

Clinical skills

Education

Associate degree or CoARC-accredited program

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Role Overview

Join a leading pediatric healthcare team as a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care in a patient-centered environment. Responsibilities include assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating respiratory treatments while ensuring patient safety and regulatory compliance. The role involves performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, applying advanced clinical skills, and supporting specialized services like ECMO, mechanical ventilation, bronchoscopies, and sleep studies. Effective communication, education of patients and staff, and continuous learning are essential.

Qualifications & Skills

• Associate degree or CoARC-accredited Respiratory Therapy program
• Licenses & Certifications: Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT), Basic Cardiovascular Life Support (BLS)
• Strong clinical expertise, troubleshooting skills, and ability to work independently
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in related field

Key Duties

• Perform respiratory procedures following standards and policies
• Communicate effectively with healthcare team and patients
• Educate patients, families, and staff on respiratory therapies
• Prioritize tasks and seek ongoing professional development

This position offers a sign-on bonus and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and paid time off. The role emphasizes high-quality, developmentally appropriate patient care in a collaborative team setting.