Respiratory Therapist - PRN (Day Shift)

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

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.