Respiratory Therapist Weekend Option
Company: SSM Health
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: September 28, 2024
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Job Description:
It's more than a career, it's a callingMO-SSM Health Saint Louis
University Hospital
Worker Type:
Regular
Job Highlights:
$20,000 Sign On Bonus for full-time No experience required.
Stacking 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:
Heavy Physical effort (lift, carry up to 50 lbs.)Prolonged,
extensive, or considerable standing/walking.
Lifts, positions, pushes, and/or transfers patients.
Pushes/pulls or moves/lifts heavy equipment/supplies.
Manual dexterity, mobility, and fine motor skills.
Intermittent exertion when performing therapies.Considerable
reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouchingThe above
statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of
work being performed. They are not to be construed, as an
exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills
required of personnel so classified. An individual working in their
job classification must also perform specific tasks upon request by
supervisor personnel. Furthermore, the duties and responsibilities
for this job classification are subject to change at the discretion
of the medical center.
Work Shift:
Night Shift (United States of America)
Job Type:
EmployeeDepartment: Respiratory Therapy
Scheduled Weekly Hours:40SSM 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. Click here to
learn more.
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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