Respiratory Care Practitioner - Regional Float

It’s more than a career, it’s a calling. MO-SSM Health Mission Hill. Job Highlights SSM Health’s St. Louis Regional Float Pool is seeking an experienced RRT to join our team! Schedule Full‑Time, 36 hours a week with 3 12‑hour shifts. Flexible schedule: position can be either days or nights. Benefits and Insurance: Eligible. Sign On Bonus: Speak with your recruiter about available options. Note that a two‑year service commitment is required for external qualified candidates only. Job Summary Provides evaluation and care for respiratory therapy patients. Administers prescribed respiratory therapeutic services. 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, procedures, and guidelines. Implements and monitors patient care plan 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 patient and family about health condition and provides information about community support groups and other available programs. Assists with calibration and maintenance of all equipment. Participates in maintaining departmental inventory levels for supplies and equipment. Processes equipment per established cleaning/sterilization procedures. Responds to medical emergencies and rapid responses. Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. Performs other duties as assigned. Education and Experience Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy or equivalent years of experience and education. No experience required. 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. Professional Licenses and Certifications Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) – American Heart Association (AHA) Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Respiratory Care Practitioner – Missouri Division of Professional Registration Work Location Missouri. Work Shift Variable shift. Job Type Employee. Department STL Regional Float Pool. Scheduled Weekly Hours 36. Benefits SSM Health values our employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs. Paid parental leave: one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (prorated based on FTE). Flexible payment options: voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers instant access to earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday. Upfront tuition coverage: tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. Equal Opportunity Statement 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