Job Description

It's more than a career, it's a calling MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

$20,000 Sign On Bonus for full-time! No experience required.*

Weekend Option Nights Fri, Sat, and Sun 7pm - 7:30 am

Stacking Differentials: Weekend Option +$8.50/hr, Night +$3/hr, Weekend, +2/hr

Registration (RRT) required

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 at our Level 1 Trauma Center. 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! 

*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:

1. Demonstrate ability to relate to coworkers in a professional and respectful manner, in order to assure and promote a culture of safety.

2. 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 CPR

H. Perform diagnostic procedures including but not limited to:

1. ABG analysis

2. Pulse Oximetry

3. Nitric Oxide pulmonary hypertension studies

3. The licensed respiratory therapist will ensure that each patient’s status is assessed to determine the patient’s care needs and to ensure patient’s needs are reassessed in response to treatment and care provided.

4. Special duties: Ability to interact with physicians and nurses. May work in an intensive care unit area.

Performs other duties as required.

Safety/Infection Control: Practices according to safety and infection control policies.

Provides service excellence to the customers of Saint Louis University Hospital by delivering timely, high quality care in a courteous, and respectful manner.

DISCLAIMER: Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Job Specifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION: Graduate of an AMA approved school Respiratory Therapy preferred.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 1 years experience preferred but new grads welcome!

REQUIRED REGISTRY OR LICENSE: Registered with the N.B.R.C Licensed in the state of Missouri

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Heavy Physical effort (lift, carry up to 50 lbs.)
• Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing/walking.
• Lifts, positions, pushes, and/or transfers patients.
• Pushes/pulls or moves/lifts heavy equipment/supplies.
• Manual dexterity, mobility, and fine motor skills.
• Intermittent exertion when performing therapies.
• Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching

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:

Employee

Department:

4302000037 Respiratory Therapy

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

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, 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: o ur 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. 

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Relocation bonus, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work,

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