Respiratory Care Practitioner (CRT)

Respiratory Care Practitioner (CRT) This Continuum of Care Respiratory Care Practitioner (CRT) will work at Madison West location, Monday–Friday 8:30–5:00, with on‑call requirement. Job Summary: Provides respiratory therapy services and prescribed medical equipment/supplies to patients. Responsibilities Assesses patient to determine type and frequency of treatment and develops a plan of care based on diagnosis. Provides respiratory care services according to physician orders, department policies and 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 outcomes. Educates patient and family about the 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 ensures safety. Performs other duties as assigned. Education Associate's degree 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 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 or malfunctioning machinery. 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. Required Professional Licenses and Certifications Illinois – Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) – American Heart Association (AHA); Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) – National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC); Respiratory Care Practitioner, Registered – Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR). Missouri – BLS HCP – American Heart Association (AHA); Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) – National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC); Respiratory Care Practitioner – Missouri Division of Professional Registration. Oklahoma – BLS HCP – American Heart Association (AHA); Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) – National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC); Letter of Acknowledgement of Receipt of Application for Respiratory Care Practitioner – Oklahoma Medical Board; or Provisional Respiratory Care Therapist – Oklahoma Medical Board; or Respiratory Care Practitioner – Oklahoma Medical Board. Wisconsin – BLS HCP – American Heart Association (AHA); Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) – National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC); Respiratory Care Practitioner – Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services. Work Shift Day Shift (United States of America). Job Type Employee. Department 2921000174. Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 hours per week. Benefits 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 base pay (fees may apply) before payday. Upfront Tuition Coverage: upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. Equal‑Opportunity Employer 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