Respiratory Therapist (RT) Full-time Night

SSM Health; St. Louis (MO); On-site; Full time

Job summary

SSM Health is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist (RT) for its Critical Illness Recovery Hospital in St. Louis. You'll be caring for vulnerable patients, delivering exceptional respiratory care, and evolving in a dynamic environment. A generous sign-on bonus and competitive pay structure make this a rewarding opportunity for qualified practitioners.

Qualifications

• Must possess 'Active' CRT or RRT credential.
• BLS certification required by start date.
• Current state licensure is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating patient and recommending an appropriate treatment plan.
• Providing respiratory care to patients with critical and complex conditions.
• Performing insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes.

Skills

Patient Evaluation

Respiratory Care

Quality Improvement

Teaching and Counseling

Education

Active CRT or RRT credential

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Current state licensure

ACLS certification (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Select Specialty Hospital - Town and Country

Critical Illness Recovery Hospital located inside of Missouri Baptist

Respiratory Therapist (RT)

$10,000 sign-on bonus

Full-time Night

Pay: $35.30 - $47.50

Competitive shift differentials for nights and weekends ($3.50/hr)

At Select Medical’s Critical Illness Recovery Hospitals, you are taking care of the most vulnerable patients in your community. We care for chronically and critically ill or post-ICU patients who require extended hospital care. We employ over 50,000 people across the country and provide quality care to approximately 70,000 patients each and every day across our four divisions.

Responsibilities

Do you love the challenge of working with medically complex patients? Are you passionate about delivering an excellent patient care experience? If you answered 'yes', consider an opportunity with us!

• Evaluating patient and recommending an appropriate treatment plan.
• Providing respiratory care to patients with critical and complex medical and surgical conditions.
• Performing insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes.
• Promoting continuous quality improvement.
• Teaching and counseling patients/families.

Qualifications

You will demonstrate an understanding of patient needs, ensuring that each patient feels informed and understood, as well as heard. You are passionate about providing superior quality care and you are an inventive problem solver who thrives in a dynamic environment.

Minimum requirements:

• Must possess "Active" CRT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or state equivalent.
• Possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date.
• Current state licensure is required.
• Agency RT must have ACLS upon first shift, PRN staff must have ACLS upon hire.

Preferred qualifications that will make you successful:

• One (1) year of related experience is preferred.