Respiratory Care Practitioner (CRT)

It’s more than a career, it’s a calling. Job Highlights Location: SSM Health DePaul Hospital (St. Louis). Shift: Part‑time, 24 hours a week (two 12‑hour night shifts). Worker Type: Regular. Job Summary Provides evaluation and care for respiratory therapy patients. Administers prescribed respiratory therapeutic services. Primary Responsibilities Assesses patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develops a plan of care based on diagnosis. Provides respiratory care services in accordance with physician orders, department policies, 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, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcomes. Educates patients and families about health conditions and provides information about community support groups and available programs. Assists with care, 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 safety. Performs other duties as assigned. Education and Experience Education: Associate’s degree or equivalent. Experience: No experience required. Physical Requirements Constant use of speech to share information, constant standing and walking, frequent lifting or carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0‑25 lbs., frequent sitting, reaching, and keyboard use. 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 or recognize odors. Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds, and hear alarms or machinery sounds. Occasional lifting or carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25‑50 lbs., occasional lifting or moving of patients, occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping, and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements, occasional driving, and rare crawling or running. Required Professional License and/or Certifications State of Work: Missouri. Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) – American Heart Association (AHA). Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) – National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Respiratory Care Practitioner – Missouri Division of Professional Registration. Benefits Paid parental leave: one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro‑rated based on FTE). Flexible payment options: voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay, instant access to earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday. Upfront tuition coverage: financing through FlexPath for eligible team members. Equal Opportunity Employer 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 SSM Health Care St. Louis