Respiratory Therapist

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Job Summary:

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

• Schedule:
  
  Full Time, Night Shift, 3x12-Hour Shifts/Week
• Starting Pay: $29+
• Sign On Bonus: $10,000.00, Speak with a Recruiter for Details
• Shift Differentials:
  Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts
• Location:
  
  SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital

Job Highlights

• Department:
  Respiratory Therapy
• Schedule:
  
  Full Time, Night Shift, 3x12-Hour Shifts/Week
• Starting Pay: $29+
• Sign On Bonus: $10,000.00, Speak with a Recruiter for Details
• Shift Differentials:
  Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts
• Location:
  
  SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital

• Assesses patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develops a plan of care based on diagnosis.
• Provides respiratory care services in accordance with 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. Maintains departmental inventory levels for supplies and equipment. Processes equipment per 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.

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

• No experience required.

• 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 and far and to identify colors.
• Frequent use of smell and hearing.
• 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 movements.
• Occasional driving.
• Rare crawling and running.

• State of
  
  Work Location:
  
  Illinois
  • Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - NBRC
  • Respiratory Care Practitioner, Registered - IDFPR

• State of
  
  Work Location:
  
  Missouri
  • Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS HCP) - AHA
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - NBRC
  • Respiratory Care Practitioner - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
  • Or Provisional Respiratory Care Therapist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

• State of
  
  Work Location:
  
  Oklahoma
  • Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS HCP) - AHA
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - NBRC
  • 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 Health Care Provider (BLS HCP) - AHA
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - NBRC
  • Respiratory Care Practitioner - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Night Shift (United States of America)

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

• Paid Parental Leave: one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options:
  Daily Pay offers instant access to earned wages before payday (fees may apply).
• Upfront Tuition Coverage:
  Flex Path Funded for eligible team members.

SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.