Respiratory Therapist Weekend Option
Company: SSM Health
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: October 15, 2024
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Job Description:
It's more than a career, it's a callingMO-SSM Health Saint Louis
University HospitalWorker Type:RegularJob Highlights:$20,000 Sign
On Bonus for full-time! No experience required.* - - Weekend Option
Nights Fri, Sat, and Sun 7pm - 7:30 amStacking Differentials:
Weekend Option +$8.50/hr, Night +$3/hr, Weekend, +2/hrRegistration
(RRT) required At St. Louis University Hospital, our academic
setting allows for multiple cutting edge research studies. Our
supportive leadership fosters a team mentality and a close direct
working relationship with our physicians. - The Respiratory Therapy
Department at St. Louis University Hospital takes pride in the
excellent team we have and the care we provide at our Level 1
Trauma Center. -SLU Hospital is an academic institute as well as a
Level 1 Trauma facility that offers exceptional pay, benefits,
tuition reimbursement, pet insurance, matching retirement funds,
and more! If you would like to be a part of this team, please
submit your application today! -*Qualified external candidates
onlyJob Summary:The respiratory therapist is a healthcare
professional employed to perform all respiratory care diagnostic
and therapeutic procedures provided by the Department of
Respiratory Care. They should be energetic and motivated to support
the success of a growing service. The respiratory therapist should
refer to supervisory personnel in any doubtful situation.Job
Responsibilities and Requirements:1. Demonstrate ability to relate
to coworkers in a professional and respectful manner, in order to
assure and promote a culture of safety.2. Performs all respiratory
related therapeutic and diagnostic maneuvers are carried out in
accordance with established policies and procedures of the
department.A. Implements and assess the function of oxygen and
therapeutic gas.B. Ensure proper set-up and implementation of
therapeutic and diagnostic procedure.C. Provide aerosolized
medication.D. Provide CPT and IPV.E. Setup and monitor ventilators
in accordance with the department and hospital policies.F.
Communicates with peers and staff to develop and improve inter- and
intradepartmental services. Meet with appropriate personnel to
address and resolve problem issues.G. Performs CPRH. Perform
diagnostic procedures including but not limited to:1. ABG
analysis2. Pulse Oximetry3. Nitric Oxide pulmonary hypertension
studies3. The licensed respiratory therapist will ensure that each
patient's status is assessed to determine the patient's care needs
and to ensure patient's needs are reassessed in response to
treatment and care provided.4. Special duties: Ability to interact
with physicians and nurses. May work in an intensive care unit
area.Performs other duties as required. -Safety/Infection Control:
Practices according to safety and infection control
policies.Provides service excellence to the customers of Saint
Louis University Hospital by delivering timely, high quality care
in a courteous, and respectful manner.DISCLAIMER: - Performs other
related duties as assigned or requested.Job SpecificationsMINIMUM
EDUCATION: Graduate of an AMA approved school Respiratory Therapy
preferred.MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 1 years experience preferred but new
grads welcome!REQUIRED REGISTRY OR LICENSE: Registered with the
N.B.R.C Licensed in the state of MissouriPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of
paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children
(pro-rated based on FTE). - Flexible Payment Options: -our
voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly
team members 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. -
Keywords: SSM Health, St. Louis , Respiratory Therapist Weekend Option, Healthcare , Saint Louis, Missouri
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