Respiratory Care Practitioner - Weekend Option

Job Description

Job Description

More than just a job, it's a vocation

Our organization is currently looking for a skilled Respiratory Therapist (RRT or CRT) to become part of our Weekend Option program at our facility in St. Louis.

• 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 Overview:

The Respiratory Therapist will assess and care for patients requiring respiratory therapy, delivering 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 the patient care plan 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 Therapy or equivalent experience and education.

Experience:

• No prior experience is necessary.

Physical Demands:

• Regularly communicate verbally to convey information.
• Consistently stand and walk throughout the shift.
• Frequently lift, carry, push, or pull objects weighing between 0-25 lbs.
• Engage in sitting, reaching, and data entry on a keyboard regularly.
• Utilize vision for both near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) distances, as well as to identify and differentiate colors.
• Use smell to recognize various odors frequently.
• Employ hearing to receive verbal communication and detect body sounds or alarms.
• Occasionally lift or move objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasionally assist in lifting or moving patients.
• Occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, squat, twist, grip, and perform repetitive movements with feet/legs and hands/arms.
• Occasionally drive as needed.
• Rarely crawl or run.

Licensure and Certifications Required:

• Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Respiratory Care Practitioner license from the Missouri Division of Professional Registration.
• Alternatively, a Respiratory Educator Permit from the Missouri Division of Professional Registration may be accepted.

Work Schedule:

Night Shift (United States)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

Respiratory Therapy

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Benefits:

We value our outstanding employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package tailored to meet 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 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.