Respiratory Therapist - RRT

<p><b>It's more than a career, it's a calling</b></p>MO-SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton<p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><b>Worker Type:</b></p><p></p><p></p><p></p>Regular<p></p><p></p><p><b>Job Highlights:</b></p><p>A Great Opportunity at St Clare Hospital in Fenton, MO as a Respiratory Care Practitioner! We offer Full-time, Part-time and PRN opportunities as well as great benefits and a great work environment! Apply to learn more.</p><p></p><p><b>Schedule Options:</b> Variable Shifts Available.</p><p></p><p><b>Sign-on Bonus: </b>Sign-on Bonuses are for qualified external candidates for certain positions. Internal candidates, please check with your recruiter to see what options are available for you.</p><p></p><p><b>Benefits:</b> Competitive, affordable health insurance including but not limited to:</p><ul><li>Getting paid every day!</li><li>Access up to $5,250 in tuition coverage per year</li><li>Paid maternity & paternity coverage</li><li>Adoption assistance</li><li>Various competitive health insurance options & wellness plans</li><li>Retirement benefits including employer matching plans</li><li>Long & short-term disability</li><li>Employee assistance programs (EAP)</li></ul><p></p><p>*Please note, benefits and eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><b>Job Summary:</b></p>Provides evaluation of and care for respiratory therapy patients. Administers prescribed respiratory therapeutic services.<p></p><p></p><p></p><p><b>Job Responsibilities and Requirements:</b></p><p>PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES</p><ul><li>Assesses patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develops a plan of care based on diagnosis.</li><li>Responsible for providing respiratory care services in accordance with specific physician's orders, department policies and procedures and guidelines.</li><li>Implements and monitors patient care plan and equipment. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition. Performs advanced respiratory care modalities.</li><li>Evaluates respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcome.</li><li>Educates the patient and family about the health condition and provides information about community support groups and other available programs.</li><li>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.</li><li>Responds to Medical Emergencies and Rapid Responses.</li><li>Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.</li><li>Performs other duties as assigned.</li></ul><p><br>EDUCATION</p><ul><li>Associate's degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent years of experience and education.</li></ul><p><br>EXPERIENCE</p><ul><li>No experience required.</li></ul><p></p><p>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS</p><ul><li>Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.</li><li>Constant standing and walking.</li><li>Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.</li><li>Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry.</li><li>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.</li><li>Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.</li><li>Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.</li><li>Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.</li><li>Occasional lifting/moving of patients.</li><li>Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.</li><li>Occasional driving.</li><li>Rare crawling and running.</li></ul><p></p><p>REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS <br> <br>State of Work Location: Missouri </p><ul><li>    Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) </li></ul><p>    And </p><ul><li>    Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) </li></ul><p>    And </p><ul><li>    Respiratory Care Practitioner - Missouri Division of Professional Registration </li></ul><p>    Or </p><ul><li>    Respiratory Educ Permit - Missouri Division of Professional Registration </li></ul><p> <br> </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><b>Work Shift:</b></p>Variable Shift (United States of America)<p></p><p></p><p></p><p><b>Job Type:</b></p>Employee<p></p><p></p><p><b>Department:</b></p>Respiratory Therapy<p></p><p></p><b>Scheduled Weekly Hours:</b>36<p></p><p></p><p></p><p>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,<b> </b>pregnancy, veteran status<b>, </b>or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. </p> <b>Benefits</b> SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs. <br> <ul> <li><b>Paid Parental Leave</b>: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). </li> <li><b>Flexible Payment Options:</b> our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.</li> <li><b>Upfront Tuition Coverage:</b> we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. </li> </ul>