Respiratory Therapist - PRN

SSM Health; Missouri; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Care Practitioner to join their team. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive respiratory care services, including patient assessments and treatment planning, to ensure optimal patient outcomes. The position offers a competitive salary, a generous sign-on bonus, and a supportive work environment that values employee contributions. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and thrive in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking organization that prioritizes both patient care and employee well-being.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus of $20,000

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Payment Options

Upfront Tuition Coverage

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent experience.
• No prior experience required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop treatment plans based on their respiratory conditions.
• Provide respiratory care services and monitor patient progress.

Skills

Respiratory Care

Patient Assessment

Treatment Planning

Patient Education

Education

Associate's degree in Respiratory Care

Tools

Respiratory Care Equipment

Job description

It's more than a career, it's a calling

MO-SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis

Worker Type: PRN

• Department: Respiratory Department
• Schedule: PRN, Night Shift, 4x 12-Hour Shifts/Month
• Starting Pay: $31.00 + Premium Pay
• Location: SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis

We are currently looking for a skilled and experienced Respiratory Care Practitioner to join our team at SSM Health-DePaul Hospital. As a Respiratory Care Practitioner, you will play a crucial role in providing respiratory care services to our patients, which will include assessing patients' respiratory conditions, developing and implementing treatment plans, and monitoring their progress. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients.

To attract top talent like yourself, we are offering a generous sign-on bonus of $20,000, in addition to a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. At SSM Health, we value our employees and strive to create a positive and supportive work environment.

Thank you for considering SSM Health-DePaul Hospital as your potential employer. We look forward to the possibility of working together and making a difference in the lives of our patients.

Job Summary: Provides evaluation of and care for respiratory therapy patients. Administers prescribed respiratory therapeutic services.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assesses patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develops a plan of care based on diagnosis.
• Responsible for providing respiratory care services in accordance with specific physician's orders, department policies and procedures and guidelines.
• Implements and monitors patient care plan and equipment. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition. Performs advanced respiratory care modalities.
• Evaluates respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcome.
• Educates the patient and family about the health condition and provides information about community support groups and other available programs.
• Assists with care, calibration and maintenance of all equipment. Participates in maintaining departmental inventory levels for supplies and equipment. Processes equipment per established cleaning/sterilization procedures.
• Responds to Medical Emergencies and Rapid Responses.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Associate's degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent years of experience and education.

EXPERIENCE

• No experience required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.
• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
• Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional lifting/moving of patients.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Occasional driving.
• Rare crawling and running.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

State of Work Location: Illinois

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Respiratory Care Practitioner, Registered - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

State of Work Location: Missouri

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Respiratory Care Practitioner - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
• Or Respiratory Educ Permit - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

State of Work Location: Oklahoma

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Letter of Acknowledgement of Receipt of Application for Respiratory Care Practitioner - Oklahoma Medical Board
• Or Provisional Respiratory Care Therapist - Oklahoma Medical Board
• Or Respiratory Care Practitioner - Oklahoma Medical Board

State of Work Location: Wisconsin

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Respiratory Care Practitioner - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Work Shift: Night Shift (United States of America)

Job Type: Employee

Department: 4302000128 Respiratory Therapy

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0

Benefits:

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).

• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.

• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

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