Respiratory Care Practitioner - RRT
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on118, Oriole Drive, Saint Charles, Saint Charles County, Missouri, 63301, United States
About the Team
MO-SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital in St. Charles is dedicated to providing exceptional care to our community. As part of the Respiratory Therapy department, you will join a team committed to evaluating and caring for patients with respiratory conditions, ensuring they receive the highest standard of therapeutic services in a safe and supportive environment.
About the Role
This position serves as a vital calling within our healthcare system, focusing on the comprehensive evaluation and care of respiratory therapy patients. You will administer prescribed respiratory therapeutic services, assessing patients to develop tailored plans of care based on their specific diagnoses. Your role involves implementing and monitoring these care plans, performing advanced respiratory care modalities, and communicating patient conditions effectively to the medical team.
In this full-time, night shift capacity, you will work a schedule of three 12-hour shifts per week, including rotating weekends and holiday coverage. The role requires a constant state of alertness to respond to medical emergencies and rapid responses. Beyond clinical duties, you will play a key educational role by informing patients and their families about health conditions and connecting them with community support groups. You will also assist with the care, calibration, and maintenance of respiratory equipment, ensuring all devices meet established cleaning and sterilization procedures.
Hiring Process
We welcome both Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRT) and Certified Respiratory Therapists (CRT) to apply. External qualified candidates may be eligible for a sign-on bonus, subject to a two-year service commitment. The application process focuses on identifying candidates who align with our mission and possess the necessary clinical competencies to thrive in a fast-paced hospital environment.
Our Culture & Commitment
SSM Health values our exceptional employees and strives to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your needs, including paid parental leave, flexible payment options for earned wages, and upfront tuition coverage through the FlexPath Funded program. We are an equal opportunity employer and do 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.
Work location
Work model: On-site
118, Oriole Drive, Saint Charles, Saint Charles County, Missouri, 63301, United States
Saint Charles, Missouri
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleAdminister prescribed respiratory therapeutic services in accordance with physician orders
- check_circleMaintain departmental inventory levels for supplies and equipment
- check_circlePerform advanced respiratory care modalities and evaluate treatment outcomes
- check_circleImplement and monitor patient care plans and respiratory equipment
- check_circleAssess patients to determine appropriate treatment type and frequency
- check_circleProcess equipment according to established cleaning and sterilization procedures
- check_circleRespond to medical emergencies and rapid response calls
- check_circleAssist with care, calibration, and maintenance of respiratory equipment
- check_circleDevelop individualized plans of care based on patient diagnosis
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Requirements
- verifiedAssociate's degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent years of experience and education
- verifiedBasic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- verifiedRegistered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
- verifiedRespiratory Care Practitioner - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
Benefits & Perks
check_circlePaid parental leave: one week of paid leave for newborns or newly adopted childrencheck_circleFlexible payment options via DailyPay for instant access to earned unpaid base paycheck_circleUpfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider, Registered Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory Care Practitioner.
Education: Associate's degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent years of experience and education.
Frequently asked questions about Respiratory Care Practitioner - RRT at SSM Health
What does a Respiratory Care Practitioner - RRT at SSM Health do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the Respiratory Care Practitioner - RRT at SSM Health will administer prescribed respiratory therapeutic services in accordance with physician orders; maintain departmental inventory levels for supplies and equipment; perform advanced respiratory care modalities and evaluate treatment outcomes; and implement and monitor patient care plans and respiratory equipment.
What are the requirements for this Respiratory Care Practitioner - RRT role?expand_more
To qualify for the Respiratory Care Practitioner - RRT at SSM Health position, applicants should have: Associate's degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent years of experience and education; Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA); Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC); and Respiratory Care Practitioner - Missouri Division of Professional Registration.
Where is the Respiratory Care Practitioner - RRT role at SSM Health located?expand_more
Respiratory Care Practitioner - RRT at SSM Health is based in 118, Oriole Drive, Saint Charles, Saint Charles County, Missouri, 63301, United States. This is a on-site role.
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SSM Health has listed this Respiratory Care Practitioner - RRT role as on-site.
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Respiratory Care Practitioner - RRT at SSM Health typically requires 0+ years of relevant experience at the entry level level.
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Key skills for Respiratory Care Practitioner - RRT at SSM Health include Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider; Registered Respiratory Therapist; and Respiratory Care Practitioner.
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Educational requirements for this role: Associate's degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent years of experience and education.
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Respiratory Care Practitioner - RRT at SSM Health is part of the healthcare & nursing job category on Recrutus.