Respiratory Therapist

Overview SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital, a joint venture between SSM Health and Select Medical. Position: Respiratory Therapist Location: Bridgeton, MO Schedule: Full-time Days – 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Compensation: $27.12–$36.50 per hour Sign-On Bonus: $15,000 (no commitment) Our Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas. At our company, we support your career growth and personal well-being. Benefits Start Strong: Extensive and thorough orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO and Paid Sick Time for full-time team members to maintain a healthy work-life balance Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, employee assistance program (EAP), and dental plan offerings for full-time team members Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection for full-time team members Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care Responsibilities Evaluates patient and recommends a treatment plan. Explains purpose and procedure of treatments, tests, and equipment to the patients, and provides necessary education upon discharging to home. Conducts physician-prescribed treatments of a routine nature using ventilatory equipment (invasive and non-invasive), oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizers to administer medications, humidification, ventilation and oxygenation. Performs chest physiotherapy and operates equipment to promote secretion clearance; performs suctioning as needed; conducts oximetry and capnography monitoring according to policy. Performs routine review of chest x-rays to determine need for further evaluation. Performs 12-lead EKG and basic arrhythmia recognition. Performs pulmonary function studies according to policy (e.g., NIF, VC). Assists with procedures relating to respiratory care according to policy (e.g., bronchoscopy, Perc Trachs, chest tube placement) where applicable. Performs adequate drainage of chest via PleurX catheter or similar device where applicable. Performs tracheostomy care according to policy, including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes (emergent and non-emergent). Performs arterial puncture according to policy and monitors ventilation efficiency, recording and reporting results where applicable. Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation according to BLS and ACLS guidelines. Performs insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes via free-hand technique and/or video laryngoscope system where applicable. Records all pertinent information of treatments and patient responses on respiratory care records and patient chart (including pre- and post-assessment according to policy). Communicates with attending and pulmonary physicians concerning the effectiveness of therapy administered to the patient. Minimum Qualifications BLS certification required. Current state licensure required. ACLS required within 6 months of hire. (Agency RT must have ACLS on first shift; PRN staff must have ACLS on hire). Preferred Qualifications Must possess “Active” credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or state equivalent; RRT preferred. One (1) year of related experience preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr