Registered Respiratory Therapist- Full-Time Days

Additional Information About the Role Missouri Baptist Medical Center is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Full‑Time Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to join our respiratory care team on the night shift. This is a great opportunity for a skilled therapist looking for consistency, strong teamwork, and meaningful patient interaction in a high‑quality care environment. Full‑time Night shift 3‑12 hour shifts 6 pm–6:30 am Students 6 months from graduating from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program are welcome to apply. $10,000 Sign on Bonus Overview Missouri Baptist Medical Center, an acute care hospital in St. Louis County, offers a full continuum of medical and surgical services, including heart care, cancer, women and infants, breast health, gastrointestinal, orthopedic, stroke, therapy, wound and pain management services. The hospital has a 24‑hour adult emergency department and cares for pediatric patients at a separate emergency department in collaboration with St. Louis Children’s Hospital. Missouri Baptist is the first and only hospital in St. Louis County to be named a Magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The prestigious designation is the highest credential a health care organization can receive for nursing excellence and quality patient care. This recognition has been accomplished by less than nine percent of hospitals nationwide. Additionally, U.S. News & World Report ranked the hospital #2 in the St. Louis metro area. Respiratory team members provide treatment and therapy for infants and adults, perform innovative procedures (mechanical and noninvasive ventilation, nitric oxide delivery, arterial blood gas sampling, pulmonary function testing), administer patient‑focused and therapist‑driven order sets and serve as Rapid Response Team members responding swiftly to “trigger” symptoms without waiting for full‑blown cardiac arrest. The Respiratory Department offers a clinical ladder program to recognize and reward therapists who strive for high quality patient care and demonstrate commitment to respiratory care. Preferred Qualifications Role Purpose Provides direct patient care activities related to respiratory care including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation within the guidelines of the hospital and department. Can independently apply advanced clinical respiratory expertise and scientific knowledge including best practices serving as a resource to others as part of the patient care team. Ensures patient safety by providing care in an effective, developmentally and age appropriate manner while complying with all quality and regulatory requirements as well as quality improvement initiatives. Responsibilities Effectively communicate by participating in the exchange of information including documentation, handoff and works collaboratively with the healthcare team. Provide education and training about respiratory therapy treatments and procedures to others including patients, families, students, new employees and members of the healthcare team utilizing diversity and learning styles. Hold self‑accountable and seek out opportunities for continuous learning and feedback and be able to perform multiple related duties, prioritizing and applying effective time management. Perform various diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures according to established standards, procedures, guidelines and policies. Apply respiratory knowledge and clinical expertise, including the ability to assess, analyze and troubleshoot as needed. Demonstrate advanced clinical and critical care skills to support additional job responsibilities such as ECMO support, mechanical ventilator support, bronchoscopies, sleep lab, labor and delivery, cardiopulmonary and circulatory rehabilitation, Basic Life Support (BLS), etc. as needed. Minimum Requirements Education Associate or CoARC accredited program Experience No experience Supervisor Experience No experience Licenses & Certifications Basic Cardiovascular Life Support (BCLS) Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Preferred Requirements Education Bachelor's degree Benefits and Legal Statement BJC Total Rewards At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well‑being. Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date Disability insurance paid for by BJC Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution 401(k) plan with BJC match Tuition assistance available on first day BJC Institute for Learning and Development Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time Adoption assistance *Not all benefits apply to all jobs The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr BJC HealthCare