Respiratory Care Practitioner - RRT

Job Description More than just a job, it's a vocationWorker Type:RegularJob Highlights:Respiratory Therapy at St. Joseph Hospital - St. CharlesSchedule: Full-time, Night Shift, consisting of 3 shifts of 12 hours each per week, with rotating weekend and holiday duties.Sign-On Bonus: A two-year service commitment is required, applicable only to external qualified candidates.Both RRT and CRT professionals are encouraged to apply!Job Summary:This role involves assessing and providing care for patients requiring respiratory therapy, as well as administering prescribed therapeutic services.Job Responsibilities and Requirements:PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESEvaluate patients to determine the appropriate type and frequency of treatment, creating a care plan based on their diagnosis.Deliver respiratory care services in line with physician orders, departmental policies, and established guidelines.Implement and oversee patient care plans and equipment, while monitoring, documenting, and communicating patient conditions. Perform advanced respiratory care techniques.Assess respiratory practices, medication administration, and treatment effectiveness based on patient outcomes.Provide education to patients and their families regarding health conditions, including information on community support groups and available programs.Assist in the care, calibration, and maintenance of all equipment, while helping to manage departmental inventory levels for supplies and equipment. Follow established cleaning and sterilization protocols for equipment.Respond to medical emergencies and rapid response situations.Maintain a constant state of alertness and operate safely.Perform additional duties as assigned.EDUCATIONAssociate's degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent experience and education.EXPERIENCENo prior experience is necessary.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSRegular verbal communication is essential for sharing information.Frequent standing and walking are required.Regular lifting, carrying, and pushing/pulling of objects weighing between 0-25 lbs.Frequent sitting, reaching, and data entry using a keyboard.Regular visual acuity for both near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) distances, including color differentiation.Frequent olfactory recognition for detecting odors.Regular auditory skills to receive verbal communication and identify body sounds or alarms.Occasional lifting and moving of objects weighing 25-50 lbs.Occasional patient lifting/moving.Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping, and repetitive movements of the legs and arms.Occasional driving may be required.Rarely, crawling and running may be necessary.REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONSState of Work Location: MissouriBasic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)AndRegistered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)AndRespiratory Care Practitioner - Missouri Division of Professional RegistrationWork Shift:Night Shift (United States of America)Job Type:EmployeeDepartment:Respiratory TherapyScheduled Weekly Hours:36Benefits:Our organization values its outstanding employees by providing a comprehensive benefits package tailored to their needs.Paid Parental Leave: Eligible team members receive one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).Flexible Payment Options: Our voluntary benefit through DailyPay allows eligible hourly team members to access their earned, unpaid base pay instantly (fees may apply) before payday.Upfront Tuition Coverage: We offer upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.Explore All BenefitsOur organization is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.