Respiratory Therapist

Overview

MO-SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital – Jefferson City
Work Type:
Regular

• Department:
  Respiratory Therapy
• Schedule:
  
  Full Time, Day Shift, 3x12-Hour Shifts/Week
• Shift Differentials:
  Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts
• Relocation Assistance Available:
  Speak with a Recruiter for Details
• Location:
  
  SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital – Jefferson City

Provides evaluation of and care for respiratory therapy patients. Administers prescribed respiratory therapeutic services.

• Assesses patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develops a plan of care based on diagnosis.
• Provides respiratory care services in accordance with physician orders, department policies and procedures and guidelines.
• Implements and monitors the 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 community resources.
• Assists with care, calibration and maintenance of equipment. Maintains departmental inventory and processes equipment per cleaning/sterilization procedures.
• Responds to medical emergencies and rapid responses.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safety.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Associate’s degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent years of experience and education.

• No experience required.

State of

Work Location:

Illinois

• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS HCP) – American Heart Association (AHA)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – NBRC
• Respiratory Care Practitioner, Registered – IDFPR (Illinois)

State of

Work Location:

Missouri

• BLS HCP – AHA
• RRT – NBRC
• Respiratory Care Practitioner – Missouri DPR
• Or Respiratory Educ Permit – Missouri DPR

State of

Work Location:

Oklahoma

• BLS HCP – AHA
• RRT – NBRC
• Respiratory Care Practitioner – Oklahoma DPR
• Or Provisional Respiratory Care Therapist – Oklahoma Medical Board
• Or Respiratory Educator permit – Oklahoma

State of

Work Location:

Wisconsin

• BLS HCP – AHA
• RRT – NBRC
• Respiratory Care Practitioner – Wisconsin DSB

• Work Shift:
  
  Day Shift (United States of America)
• Job Type: Employee
• Department:  Respiratory Care
• Scheduled Weekly
  
  Hours:
  
  36

• Paid Parental Leave: eligible team members receive one week of paid parental leave (pro-rated based on FTE)
• Flexible Payment Options:
  Daily Pay instant access to earned pay (fees may apply)
• Upfront Tuition Coverage:
  Flex Path Funded for eligible team members

Equal employment opportunity statement is included as required.