More than just a job, it’s a vocation
Location: St. Charles, MO
Worker Type: Regular
Position Overview:
Join our Respiratory Therapy team at St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles, where you will play a vital role in patient care.
- Schedule: Full-time, Night Shift, consisting of three 12-hour shifts weekly, with rotating weekend and holiday duties.
- Sign-On Bonus: Available for external qualified candidates, requiring a two-year service commitment.
- Qualifications: Both Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRT) and Certified Respiratory Therapists (CRT) are encouraged to apply!
Job Summary:
Your primary responsibility will be to assess and provide care for patients requiring respiratory therapy, administering prescribed therapeutic services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Evaluate patients to determine the appropriate treatment type and frequency, creating a tailored care plan based on their diagnosis.
- Deliver respiratory care services in alignment with physician orders, departmental policies, and established guidelines.
- Implement and oversee patient care plans and equipment, monitoring and documenting patient conditions while performing advanced respiratory care techniques.
- Assess respiratory practices, medication administration, and treatment effectiveness based on patient outcomes.
- Provide education to patients and their families regarding health conditions and available community support resources.
- Assist in the care, calibration, and maintenance of all respiratory equipment, ensuring departmental inventory levels are maintained and equipment is cleaned according to protocols.
- Respond to medical emergencies and rapid response situations.
- Maintain a vigilant and safe working environment.
- Carry out additional duties as assigned.
Education Requirements:
- Associate’s degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent experience and education.
Experience:
- No prior experience is necessary.
Physical Requirements:
- Regular verbal communication is essential.
- Frequent standing and walking are required.
- Occasional lifting, carrying, and pushing/pulling of objects weighing between 0-50 lbs.
- Regular sitting, reaching, and data entry tasks.
- Frequent visual acuity for near and far distances, as well as color differentiation.
- Regular olfactory and auditory skills to detect odors and sounds.
- Occasional driving and physical movements such as bending, stooping, and squatting.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
- Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
- Respiratory Care Practitioner license from the Missouri Division of Professional Registration.
Work Shift: Night Shift
Job Type: Employee
Department: Respiratory Therapy
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36
Benefits:
We value our dedicated employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package tailored to meet their needs.
- Paid Parental Leave: Eligible team members receive one week of paid leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
- Flexible Payment Options: Our voluntary benefit through DailyPay allows eligible hourly employees to access earned but unpaid wages before payday (fees may apply).
- Upfront Tuition Coverage: We provide upfront tuition assistance through the FlexPath Funded program for eligible team members.
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We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.