Respiratory Therapist - RRT
Company: SSM Health
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: October 15, 2024
Job Description:
It's more than a career, it's a callingMO-SSM Health Cardinal
Glennon Children's HospitalWorker Type:PRNJob Highlights:
- Department: Respiratory Therapy
- Schedule: PRN, Variable Shift
- Starting Pay: $31.00/hr (Offers are based on years of
experience and equity for this role.)
- Max Incentive Pay: $15.50
- Location: Cardinal Glennon Children's HospitalAt SSM Health, we
are committed to providing exceptional healthcare services to our
community. As a Respiratory Care Practitioner, you will play a
vital role in delivering high-quality care to our patients. Your
expertise and dedication will contribute to the overall well-being
of our patients and their families.As a Respiratory Care
Practitioner, your responsibilities will include assessing
patients' respiratory conditions, developing and implementing
treatment plans, and monitoring their progress. You will
collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the best
possible outcomes for our patients.To be considered for this
position, you should have a valid Respiratory Care Practitioner
license and relevant experience in a healthcare setting. We value
individuals who are compassionate, detail-oriented, and possess
excellent communication skills.Thank you for considering this
opportunity with SSM Health.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 Respiratory Care or equivalent years of
experience and education.EXPERIENCE
- No experience required.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.Work Shift:Variable Shift (United
States of America)Job Type:EmployeeDepartment:8452000010
I-ChoiceScheduled Weekly Hours:0SSM 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. Click here to
learn more. 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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