Respiratory Therapist; RRT

It’s more than a career, it’s a calling

MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital, 1201 Grand.

Worker Type: Regular

SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital, a LEVEL 1 Time Critical Diagnosis hospital in Stroke, Trauma and STEMI, is at the forefront of ground-breaking medical treatments, procedures, clinical trials and comprehensive patient care. We are seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to join our team and are pleased to extend a $20,000 Sign on Bonus to new, external candidates!
* Only Qualified external candidates will be considered for participation in the sign on bonus and relocation programs
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• Schedule:
  
  Full-time, Night-shift. 36 Hours/Week, 3x12-Hour Shifts/Week. Rotating holidays and weekends.
• Shift Differentials:
  Available for nights, weekends and additional shifts.
• RRT MO Licensure Required.

The respiratory therapist is a healthcare professional employed to perform all respiratory care diagnostic and therapeutic procedures provided by the Department of Respiratory Care. They should be energetic and motivated to support the success of a growing service. The respiratory therapist should refer to supervisory personnel in any doubtful situation.

• Demonstrate ability to relate to coworkers in a professional and respectful manner, in order to assure and promote a culture of safety.
• Perform all respiratory related therapeutic and diagnostic maneuvers in accordance with established policies and procedures of the department, including:
  • Implements and assess the function of oxygen and therapeutic gas.
  • Ensure proper set-up and implementation of therapeutic and diagnostic procedure.
  • Provide aerosolized medication.
  • Provide CPT and IPV.
  • Setup and monitor ventilators in accordance with the department and hospital policies.
  • Communicates with peers and staff to develop and improve inter- and intradepartmental services; meet with appropriate personnel to address and resolve problem issues.
  • Perform CPR.
  • Perform diagnostic procedures including but not limited to:
  • ABG analysis
  • Pulse Oximetry
  • Nitric Oxide pulmonary hypertension studies

  (50%)

• Assess and reassess patients for therapy which includes but is not limited to:
• Vital signs before and after therapy.
• Breath sounds before and after therapy.
• Checking for physician orders for therapy.
• Pre and post assessment for therapy tolerance and response.
• Oxygen requirements.
• Sputum color, viscosity and quantity.
• Other patient specific observations as needed.
• Special duties:
  Ability to interact with physicians and nurses. May work in an intensive care unit area, including:
• Responsible to respond to critical areas (e.g. ER, OR, Code).
• Perform routine checks on Life Support Unit.
• Assist with bronchoscopy procedure.
• Assist with minor cardiopulmonary invasive or surgical procedures.
• Perform tracheotomy care.
• Perform bedside studies including: f/vt, shunt studies, ventilator mechanics dead space, compliance, O2 content, and metabolic cart studies.
• Perform bedside pulmonary function procedures.
• Interpretation of complex lab data.
• Provide input in decisions involving patient care on and off life support systems.
• Provide input on patient care via physician consultations.
• Display qualities of an independent thinker through the performance of everyday job duties.
• Assist with the prevention of ventilator associated pneumonia as indicated by the latest evidence based literature.
• Perform all other aspects of Respiratory Care in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
• Attend monthly department meetings, specialty meetings, in-services, and any other meetings as required.
• Ensure all time and attendance exceptions are properly recorded in the exceptions book.
• Communicate with physicians in regard to therapies ordered and…