Registered Respiratory Therapist

St. Joseph Med Ctr Respiratory Therapy NightStart Date: 08/08/2022 End Date: 10/02/2022 Status: Open Total Positions: 2 Skill: Respiratory Care Practitioner Duration: 8 - Weeks Location: MO - SAINT JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER (SJOMO) Shift Start Time: 18:00:00 Shift End Time: 06:30:00Description: Under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director/manager, the RCP I is responsible for performing respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the physician. Emphasis will be toward the assessment, planning, implementation and documentation of care, with consideration of age and population specific needs and requirements of the patient. In the absence of a supervisor, may be assigned/identified as Lead RCP, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift. This position will take care of ICU and ED. Required: State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License required. Current BCLS (AHA or ARC) certificate upon hire and maintain current 2 years' experience as a RCP preferred. PALS certificate and maintain current Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred High School Diploma or equivalent is required.Required Skills: Authorization Documentation Planning Science