Respiratory Care Practitioner - Weekend Option

Job Description

Job Description

More than just a job, it's a vocation

Location: MO - Our Hospital - St. Louis

Worker Type:

Regular

Position Overview:

Our Hospital - St. Louis is on the lookout for a skilled Respiratory Therapist (RRT or CRT) to become part of our Weekend Option program!

• This role requires working every weekend, specifically Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights from 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM.
• We provide competitive compensation and benefits, along with a premium for the weekend option.
• Interested in joining us? Submit your application today!

Position Summary:

The Respiratory Therapist will evaluate and care for patients requiring respiratory therapy, administering prescribed therapeutic services.

Key Responsibilities and Qualifications:

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Evaluate patients to determine the appropriate type and frequency of treatment, creating a care plan based on their diagnosis.
• Deliver respiratory care services in line with physician orders, departmental policies, and established guidelines.
• Implement and oversee patient care plans and equipment, monitoring and documenting patient conditions while performing advanced respiratory care techniques.
• Assess respiratory practices, medication administration, and treatments based on patient outcomes.
• Provide education to patients and their families regarding health conditions and available community support resources.
• Assist in the care, calibration, and maintenance of all respiratory equipment, ensuring departmental inventory levels are maintained and processing equipment according to cleaning and sterilization protocols.
• Respond to medical emergencies and rapid response situations.
• Maintain a constant state of alertness and safety in all activities.
• Carry out additional tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy or equivalent experience and education.

EXPERIENCE

• No prior experience is necessary.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Regularly communicate verbally to share information.
• Consistent standing and walking required.
• Frequent lifting, carrying, and pushing/pulling of objects weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Regular sitting, reaching, and data entry tasks.
• Frequent visual acuity for near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) distances, including color differentiation.
• Regular use of smell to identify odors.
• Frequent auditory skills to receive verbal communication and detect alarms or machinery issues.
• Occasional lifting and moving of objects weighing between 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional patient handling.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping, and repetitive movements of legs and arms.
• Occasional driving may be required.
• Rarely involves crawling or running.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED

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
• Or
• Respiratory Educ Permit - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

Work Schedule:

Night Shift (United States)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

Respiratory Therapy

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Benefits:

Our organization values its outstanding employees by providing a comprehensive benefits package tailored to their needs.

• Paid Parental Leave: Eligible team members receive one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).

• Flexible Payment Options: Our voluntary benefit through DailyPay allows eligible hourly employees instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.

• Upfront Tuition Coverage: We offer upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.