Respiratory Therapist Traveler

SSM Health; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

SSM Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist Traveler for our St. Mary's Hospital in Jefferson City. This role involves providing respiratory therapy services, assessing patients' needs, and developing care plans. Ideal candidates should possess an Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy and relevant certifications, with a strong focus on patient care and communication skills. Join a great team dedicated to quality healthcare.

Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Payment Options

Upfront Tuition Coverage

Qualifications

• One year of experience in respiratory therapy.
• State licensure as a Respiratory Therapist required.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient for appropriate treatment type and develops a care plan.
• Implements and monitors patient care plans and equipment.
• Educates patients and families about health conditions.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Emergency response

Education

Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

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Respiratory Therapist Traveler

Apply locations MO-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City time type Part time posted on Posted 27 Days Ago job requisition id R175946

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MO-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City

Worker Type:

PRN

Job Highlights:

• Department: Respiratory Therapy
• Schedule: Full Time, Night Shift, 3x12-Hour Shifts/Week
• Flat Rate: $70.00/Hour
• Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts
• Location: SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital – Jefferson City

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 a Respiratory Therapy or equivalent years of experience and education .

EXPERIENCE

• One year experience

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)
• And
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• And
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• And
• 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)
• And
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• And
• 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)
• And
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• And
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• And
• 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)
• And
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• And
• Respiratory Care Practitioner - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Work Shift:

Night Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

4302000011 Respiratory Care 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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