Respiratory Therapist - PRN Day Shift, Growth & Benefits

SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital; St. Louis (MO); In loco; USD 41.000 - 58.000; Part-time

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Orientation program (Start Strong)

Paid Time Off & Sick Time

Medical, Vision, Dental, EAP

Company-matching 401(k) + Life & Dis/

Descrizione del lavoro

SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital in Bridgeton, MO is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a PRN Day shift. This inpatient setting focuses on brain and spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, and complex rehabilitation. You will evaluate patients, deliver prescribed respiratory therapies, and participate in education and discharge planning.

The role requires BLS, state licensure, and ACLS within 6 months. NBRC/RT credentials preferred.

Competenze

• 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).

Mansioni

• Evaluates patient and recommends a treatment plan.
• Explains purpose and procedure of treatments and provides discharge education.
• Operates ventilatory equipment to administer prescribed therapies (invasive and non-invasive).
• Conducts chest physiotherapy and suctioning to promote secretion clearance.
• Performs 12-Lead EKG and basic arrhythmia recognition.
• Records treatments and patient responses in respiratory care records and charts; communicates with physicians.

Conoscenze

BLS certification

ACLS required

Formazione

Respiratory Therapist Licensure (State)

Descrizione del lavoro

SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital in Bridgeton, MO is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a PRN Day shift. This inpatient setting focuses on brain and spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, and complex rehabilitation. You will evaluate patients, deliver prescribed respiratory therapies, and participate in education and discharge planning.

The role requires BLS, state licensure, and ACLS within 6 months. NBRC/RT credentials preferred.