Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT) - Continuum of Care

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Join a team where your work maters - every moment, every patient, every community. At SSM health, you'll be empowered to grow, supported to thrive and inspired to make a lasting impact. 

In this role, you will b ring comfort, confidence, and expert care to every patient you encounter. Join our team where your skills are valued and your impact is felt every day.

Department: Respiratory Therapy

Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:30-5. On-call rotation required which includes nights, weekends, and holidays.

Apply today. SSM Health - We bring out the incredible in you, every day. 

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Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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 specific physician's orders, department policies, and procedures and guidelines.
• Coordinates care plans for respiratory patients. Evaluates patient progress and communicates with other health care providers regarding modifications to patient treatment, patient progress, and patient compliance.
• Educates patients and caregivers in the proper use and maintenance of equipment and supplies. Troubleshoots equipment related questions/concerns.
• Evaluates respiratory practice and treatment based on patient outcome.
• Participates in maintaining departmental inventory levels for supplies and equipment.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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EDUCATION

• Associate's degree or equivalent years of experience and education

EXPERIENCE

• No experience required

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Proof of motor vehicle liability insurance that meets minimum state requirements upon hire and upon request. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.
• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry.
• 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.
• Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
• Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional lifting/moving of patients.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Occasional driving.
• Rare crawling and running.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS 

 
State of Work Location: Illinois 

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) 
• And
• Driving Record - Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) 
• And 
• Driver’s License - State of Issuance 
• And 
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) 
• And 
• Respiratory Care Practitioner, Registered - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) 

 
State of Work Location: Missouri 

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) 
• And 
• Driving Record - Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) 
• And 
• Driver’s License - State of Issuance
• And 
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) 
• And 
• Respiratory Care Practitioner - Missouri Division of Professional Registration 

 
State of Work Location: Oklahoma 

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) 
• And 
• Driving Record - Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) 
• And 
• Driver’s License - State of Issuance
• And 
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) 
• And 
• Respiratory Care Practitioner - Oklahoma Medical Board 

 
State of Work Location: Wisconsin 

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) 
• And 
• Driving Record - Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) 
• And 
• Driver’s License - State of Issuance
• And 
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) 
• And 
• Respiratory Care Practitioner - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services 
  
   

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