Respiratory Care Practitioner

Job Description

Job Description

More than just a job, it's a vocation

Our organization is currently looking for a part-time Respiratory Therapist RRT to become a valued member of our team!

• Work Schedule: 7 AM - 7 PM, 2 days per week, with rotating weekend and holiday responsibilities
• Must possess RRT Licensure in Missouri
• Pediatric experience is highly desirable
• Eligible for a sign-on bonus!

Position Overview:

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate patients to determine the appropriate type and frequency of treatment, creating a care plan based on their diagnosis.
• Deliver respiratory care services in alignment 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 treatment effectiveness 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 equipment is cleaned and sterilized according to protocols.
• Respond to medical emergencies and rapid response situations.
• Maintain a state of alertness and safety at all times.
• Carry out additional duties as assigned.

Educational Requirements:

• Associate's degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience:

• No prior experience is necessary.

Physical Demands:

• Regularly communicate verbally to convey information.
• Frequent standing and walking are required.
• Occasional lifting, carrying, and pushing/pulling of objects weighing between 0-25 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.
• Regularly use olfactory senses to identify odors.
• Consistently use hearing to receive verbal communication and detect alarms or machinery issues.
• Occasional lifting of objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional patient handling and movement.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping, and repetitive movements of the legs and arms.
• Occasional driving may be required.
• Rarely involves crawling or running.

Required 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 Shift: Day Shift (United States)

Job Type: Employee

Department: Respiratory Therapy

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24

Benefits:

Our organization values its exceptional employees and offers a comprehensive benefits package tailored to meet their needs.

• Paid Parental Leave: Eligible team members receive one week of paid 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 provide 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.