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MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital
Worker Type : Regular
Regular
Job Highlights :
- Department : Respiratory Therapy
- Sign On Bonus : $20,000
- Schedule : Days 3-12s
- Pay Range starts at : $28.36 / hour
- Shift Differentials : Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts
- Location : St. Louis University Hospital
RRT certification required before start date.
Relocation assistance is available for those outside of metro St. Louis.
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.
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!
Sign-on Bonus paid IN FULL on 1st paycheck. Qualified external candidates only
Job 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.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements :
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 CPR
H. Perform diagnostic procedures including but not limited to :
1. ABG analysis
2. Pulse Oximetry
3. Nitric Oxide pulmonary hypertension studies
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.
Assess and reassess patients for therapy which includes but is not limited to :
A. Vital signs before and after therapy.
B. Breath sounds before and after therapy.
C. Checking for physician orders for therapy.
D. Pre and post assessment for therapy tolerance and response.
E. Oxygen requirements.
F. Sputum color, viscosity and quantity.
G. Other patient specific observations as needed.
DISCLAIMER : Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
Job Specifications
MINIMUM EDUCATION : Graduate of an AMA approved school Respiratory Therapy
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 Missouri before start date.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND / OR 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 of America)
Job Type : Employee
Employee
Department :
4302000037 Respiratory Therapy
Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40
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.
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Benefits
SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
- 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.
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