Respiratory Therapist
Company: SSM Health
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: October 15, 2024
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Job Description:
It's more than a career, it's a callingMO-SSM Health Saint Louis
University HospitalWorker Type:RegularJob Highlights: - - - - - - -
Department: Respiratory Therapy - - - - - - - Sign On Bonus:
-$20,000 * - - - - - - - Schedule:--- 3-12s Nights - - - - - - -Pay
Range starts at: -$28.36/hour - - - - - - - Shift Differentials:
Night $3/hour --- - - - - - - - Location: -St. Louis University
Hospital - RRT certification required before start date.
-Relocation assistance is available for those outside of metro St.
Louis. *At St. Louis University Hospital, our academic setting
allows for multiple cutting edge research studies. Our supportive
leadership fosters a team mentality and a close direct working
relationship with our physicians. - The Respiratory Therapy
Department at St. Louis University Hospital takes pride in the
excellent team we have and the care we provide. -SLU Hospital is an
academic institute as well as a Level 1 Trauma facility that offers
exceptional pay, benefits, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance,
matching retirement funds, and more! If you would like to be a part
of this team, please submit your application today! -* Sign-on
Bonus paid IN FULL on 1st paycheck. - Qualified external candidates
only -Job Summary: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.Job
Responsibilities and Requirements:Performs all respiratory related
therapeutic and diagnostic maneuvers are carried out in accordance
with established policies and procedures of the department.A.
Implements and assess the function of oxygen and therapeutic gas.B.
Ensure proper set-up and implementation of therapeutic and
diagnostic procedure.C. Provide aerosolized medication.D. Provide
CPT and IPV.E. Setup and monitor ventilators in accordance with the
department and hospital policies.F. Communicates with peers and
staff to develop and improve inter- and intradepartmental services.
Meet with appropriate personnel to address and resolve problem
issues.G. Performs CPRH. Perform diagnostic procedures including
but not limited to:1. ABG analysis2. Pulse Oximetry3. Nitric Oxide
pulmonary hypertension studiesMay work in an intensive care unit
area. This may include: - - - - - - - -A. Responsible to respond to
critical areas (e.g. ER, OR, Code).B. Perform routine checks on
Life Support Unit.C. Assist with bronchoscopy procedure.D. Assist
with minor cardiopulmonary invasive or surgical procedures.E.
Perform tracheotomy care.F. Perform bedside studies including:
f/vt, shunt studies, ventilator mechanics dead space, compliance,
O2 content, and metabolic cart studies.G. Perform bedside pulmonary
function procedures.H. Interpretation of complex lab data.I.
Provide input in decisions involving patient care on and off life
support systems.J. Provide input on patient care via physician
consultations.K. Display qualities of an independent thinker
through the performance of everyday jobduties.L. 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.Job SpecificationsMINIMUM EDUCATION: Graduate of an AMA
approved school Respiratory TherapyMINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 1 year of
experience preferred but new grads welcome!REQUIRED REGISTRY OR
LICENSE: Registered with the N.B.R.C Licensed in the state of
Missouri required before start.The above statements are intended to
describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They
are not to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all duties,
responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.
An individual working in their job classification must also perform
specific tasks upon request by supervisor personnel. Furthermore,
the duties and responsibilities for this job classification are
subject to change at the discretion of the medical center.Work
Shift:Night Shift (United States of America)Job
Type:EmployeeDepartment:4302000037 Respiratory TherapyScheduled
Weekly Hours:36SSM 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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