Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Full Time Permanent

Role description

OK-SSM Health St. PRN

Department: Respiratory Therapy
Schedule: PRN, Nights, 7p to 7a, 1 to 2x12-Hour Shifts/Week
Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts​
Location: SSM Health St. The Respiratory Therapist provides advanced respiratory care to patients across critical care and emergency settings. This role requires strong clinical judgment, proficiency with complex respiratory therapies, and the ability to function effectively and independently in high-acuity, fast-paced environments.

Initiate and manage peripheral IV access and assist with IV therapies as within scope and facility policy
Perform arterial and venous blood gas sampling and assist with laboratory specimen collection
Apply and assist with splinting and patient positioning to support respiratory function and patient safety
Chaperone physicians during examinations and procedures as required
Manage noninvasive ventilation therapies such as BiPAP, CPAP, and high-flow oxygen delivery systems
Perform comprehensive respiratory assessments, reassessments, and documentation, including breath sounds, work of breathing, ABGs, and ventilator parameters
Identify changes in patient respiratory status and respond appropriately, including escalation of care and collaboration with the healthcare team
Participate in emergency response situations, including rapid response and code events, providing airway and ventilatory support
Maintain compliance with infection control practices, patient safety standards, and regulatory requirements
Licensed Respiratory Therapist (RRT or CRT)
Minimum of 2 years of recent critical care experience preferred
Emergency Room (ER) experience preferred
Demonstrated expertise in mechanical ventilation, airway management, and critical care respiratory therapies
Provides evaluation of and care for respiratory therapy patients. Administers prescribed respiratory therapeutic services.

Responsible for providing respiratory care services in accordance with specific physician's orders, department policies and procedures and guidelines.
Implements and monitors patient care plan and equipment. Performs advanced respiratory care modalities.
Evaluates respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcome.
Educates the patient and family about the health condition and provides information about community support groups and other 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.
Associate's degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent years of experience and education.

Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry.
Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
Respiratory Care Practitioner, Registered - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

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
Respiratory Educ Permit - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
Letter of Acknowledgement of Receipt of Application for Respiratory Care Practitioner. - Oklahoma Medical Board
Provisional Respiratory Care Therapist - Oklahoma Medical Board
Respiratory Care Practitioner - Oklahoma Medical Board

Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
Respiratory Care Practitioner - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Work Shift:
Night Shift (United States of America)

4302060040 Healthplex Mustang Respiratory

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

Paid Parental Leave

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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.
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

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or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.