Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT)

MO-SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital – St. Charles Worker Type Regular Job Highlights Schedule: Full-time, Day Shift, 3, 12‑hour shifts a week, Rotating weekends/holiday coverage. Location: St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles. Sign On Bonus Eligible! Two‑year service commitment required. Eligibility reserved for external qualified candidates. CRT or RRT welcome. Please apply today! Job Summary Provides evaluation and care for respiratory therapy patients. Administers prescribed respiratory therapeutic services. Primary Responsibilities Assesses patients for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develops a plan of care based on diagnosis. Provides respiratory care services in accordance with physician orders, department policies, procedures, and guidelines. Implements and monitors patient care plans and equipment; monitors, records, and communicates patient condition. Performs advanced respiratory care modalities. Evaluates respiratory practice, medication administration, and treatment based on patient outcome. Educates patients and families about the health condition and provides information about community support groups and other programs. Assists with care, calibration, and maintenance of all equipment; participates in maintaining departmental inventory; processes equipment per cleaning/sterilization procedures. Responds to medical emergencies and rapid responses. Works in a constant state of alertness and safety. Performs other duties as assigned. Education Associate's degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent years of experience and education. Experience No experience required. Physical Requirements Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication. Constant standing and walking. Frequent lifting/carrying/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); identifying and distinguishing colors. Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors. Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds, hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. Occasional lifting/carrying/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 Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) – American Heart Association (AHA). Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT or CRT) – National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Respiratory Care Practitioner – Missouri Division of Professional Registration. Work Shift Day Shift (United States of America) Job Type Employee Department Respiratory Therapy Scheduled Weekly Hours 36 Benefits Paid parental leave: One week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro‑rated based on FTE). Flexible payment option: Voluntary benefit through DailyPay, giving instant access to earned, unpaid base pay before payday (fees may apply). Upfront tuition coverage: Upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr