Respiratory Therapist

Description At St. Luke’s, we pride ourselves on fostering a workplace culture that values diversity, promotes collaboration, and prioritizes employee well-being. Our commitment to excellence in patient care extends to creating an environment where our team can thrive both personally and professionally. With opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, and a supportive community of colleagues, St. Luke’s is truly a great place to work. Responsibilities Respiratory Therapist - Registered (RRT) are health care professionals who treat individuals with health care issues affecting the cardiopulmonary system. Initiate assessment based on the patient\'s presenting problems or needs and the physician\'s medical diagnosis. Complete ongoing assessments according to policy and/or as determined by patient condition. Perform basic and advanced therapeutic interventions. Determine the impact of interventions on the patient\'s condition and recognize the patient\'s progress toward meeting desired outcomes. Document care based on standards of care and practice, patient acuity, and/or clinical priorities. Involve patient, family and/or other significant individuals in care decisions and in learning self-care skills preparing for transfer to subsequent care environments. Coordinate care between other professional disciplines as needed for patients with deficiencies and abnormalities associated with the cardiopulmonary system. Share essential information, through documentation and oral communication, with healthcare team members and other customers common to the unit/area(s) of assignment. Serve as a role model and mentor to new and less experienced staff and students in health professions. Perform Other Duties And Responsibilities As Assigned. Qualifications Education: Accredited program in alignment with licensure requirements Experience: 0 years experience Certifications: Registered Respiratory Therapist credentials by National Board for Respiratory Care. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Certified through American Safety and Health Institute, American Heart Association, or American Red Cross. License: Valid license to practice respiratory therapy in state of practice Benefits At St. Luke’s, caring for people in the communities we serve is our mission – and this includes our own SLHS team. We offer a robust benefits package to support our teams both professionally and personally. In addition to a competitive salary and retirement plans, we ensure our team feels supported in their benefits beyond the typical medical, dental, and vision offerings. We care about you and have wellness options, such as on-site massages, on-site counseling via our Employee Assistance Program, access to the Personify Health Wellness tool, as well as other formal training and career development offerings to ensure you are meeting your career goals. St. Luke’s is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr