Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT)

Job Summary Provides evaluation and care for respiratory therapy patients. Administers prescribed respiratory therapeutic services. Job 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 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 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 levels for supplies and equipment. Processes equipment per established cleaning and sterilization procedures. Responds to medical emergencies and rapid responses. Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. Performs other duties as assigned. Job Requirements Associate's degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent education. No experience required. Physical Requirements Constant use of speech, standing, walking, frequent lifting/carrying of objects weighing 0-25 lbs, frequent sitting, reaching, keyboard use, vision and depth perception, smell, hearing, occasional lifting of 25-50 lbs, occasional patient moving, bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements, occasional driving, rare crawling and running. Professional Licenses and Certifications State of Work Location: Illinois – Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) – American Heart Association (AHA); Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC); Respiratory Care Practitioner, Registered – Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR). State of Work Location: Missouri – 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; Respiratory Educ Permit – Missouri Division of Professional Registration. State of Work Location: Oklahoma – Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) – American Heart Association (AHA); Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC); Letter of Acknowledgement of Receipt of Application for Respiratory Care Practitioner – Oklahoma Medical Board; Provisional Respiratory Care Therapist – Oklahoma Medical Board; Respiratory Care Practitioner – Oklahoma Medical Board. State of Work Location: Wisconsin – Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) – American Heart Association (AHA); Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC); Respiratory Care Practitioner – Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services. Benefits SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs. Paid Parental Leave – one week for newborns or newly adopted children (pro‑rated based on FTE). Flexible Payment Options – voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay, instant access to earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply). Upfront Tuition Coverage – funded through FlexPath for eligible team members. 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