Respiratory Therapist PRN

Select Medical; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital in Bridgeton, MO seeks a Respiratory Therapist for PRN daytime shifts (11:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.).

The role includes evaluating patients, recommending treatment plans, and operating ventilatory equipment to deliver prescribed therapies. The position also involves chest physiotherapy, reviewing chest X-rays, ECGs, and pulmonary function tests, plus assisting with procedures such as bronchoscopy or tracheostomy care.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required.
• Current state licensure required.
• ACLS required within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patient and recommends a treatment plan.
• Explains purpose and procedure of treatments, tests, and equipment to the patients, and provides education on discharge.
• Operates ventilatory equipment to administer prescribed medications, humidification, ventilation and oxygenation.
• Performs chest physiotherapy and suctioning; rhythm and capnography monitoring as per policy.
• Reviews chest x-rays to determine need for further evaluation.
• Performs 12-Lead ECG and basic arrhythmia recognition.
• Conducts pulmonary function studies (NIF, VC, etc.).
• Assists with respiratory care procedures (bronchoscopy, chest tubes, etc.).
• Performs chest drainage via PleurX catheter or similar device where applicable.
• Performs tracheostomy care, including insertion/removal of tubes when needed.
• Performs arterial puncture and monitors ventilation efficiency; records results.
• Performs CPR per BLS/ACLS guidelines.
• Inserts/removes endotracheal tubes as required.
• Documents treatments and patient responses in records and charts.
• Communicates with attending and pulmonary physicians about therapy effectiveness.

Skills

BLS certified

ACLS within 6 months

Education

NBRC credential - Active

State licensure - Active

Job description

Overview

SSM Health Rehabilitation HospitalA joint venture between SSM Health and Select MedicalPosition: Respiratory TherapistLocation:Bridgeton, MOSchedule: PRN Days - 11a-11:30pCompensation: $36/PRN Rate

Our Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.

At our company, we support your career growth and personal well-being.

• Start Strong: Extensive and thorough orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting
• Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO and Paid Sick Time for full-time team members to maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, employee assistance program (EAP), and dental plan offerings for full-time team members
• Invest in Your Future:Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection for full-time team members
• Your Impact Matters:Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patient and recommends a treatment plan.
• Explains purpose and procedure of treatments, tests, and equipment to the patients, and provides necessary education upon discharging to home.
• Conducts physician prescribed treatments of a routine nature operating various ventilatory equipment, both invasive and non-invasive, various oxygen and aerosol devices, and various nebulizer devices in order to administer prescribed medications, humidification, ventilation and oxygenation to the patient.
• Performs chest physiotherapy by operating various equipment to promote secretion clearance, suctioning of the patient by various methods (oropharyngeal, nasal and tracheal), oximetry and capnography monitoring according to policy.
• Performs routine review of patient's chest x-rays to determine need for further evaluation.
• Performs 12-Lead EKG and basic arrhythmia recognition.
• Performs pulmonary function studies according to policy (i.e. NIF, VC etc.)
• Assists with procedures relating to respiratory care according to policy (i.e. Bronchoscopy, Perc Trachs, Chest Tube placement, etc.), where applicable.
• Performs adequate drainage of chest via PleurX catheter or similar device where applicable.
• Performs tracheostomy care according to policy, including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes (emergent and non-emergent).
• Performs arterial puncture according to policy and is able to determine efficiency of ventilation, as well as monitoring, recording and reporting of test results, where applicable.
• Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation according to BLS and ACLS guidelines.
• Performs insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes via free hand technique and/or video laryngoscope system, where applicable.
• Records all pertinent information of treatments, and patient response to treatments on respiratory care records and patient chart (including pre and post-assessment according to policy).
• Communicates with attending and pulmonary physician's concerning the efficiency of therapy administered to the patient.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• BLS certification required.
• Current state licensure required.
• ACLS required within 6 months of hire. (Agency RT must have ACLS upon first shift, PRN staff must have ACLS upon hire).

Preferred Qualifications

• Must possess “Active” credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or state equivalent; RRT preferred.
• One (1) year of related experience preferred.

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans