Registered Respiratory Therapist - Full Time Nights
About The Position
Provides direct patient care activities related to respiratory care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation, in accordance with hospital and department guidelines. Independently applies advanced clinical respiratory expertise and scientific knowledge, including best practices, and serves as a resource to others on the patient care team. Ensures patient safety by providing effective, developmentally and age-appropriate care while complying with quality and regulatory requirements and participating in quality improvement initiatives. This is a full-time night position at Christian Hospital, scheduled 6:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m. for three 12-hour shifts per week, with rotating weekends and no on-call requirements. Students who are six months from graduating from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program are welcome to apply. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is offered.
Requirements
- Associate degree or graduation from a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
- Basic Cardiovascular Life Support certification.
- Respiratory Care Practitioner license or certification.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
- Students six months from graduating from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program are welcome to apply.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree.
Responsibilities
- Communicate effectively through information exchange, documentation, handoffs, and collaboration with the healthcare team.
- Educate and train patients, families, students, new employees, and healthcare team members about respiratory therapy treatments and procedures, adapting to diverse needs and learning styles.
- Pursue continuous learning and feedback, take accountability, perform multiple related duties, and prioritize work using effective time management.
- Perform diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures according to established standards, procedures, guidelines, and policies; apply clinical expertise to assess, analyze, and troubleshoot as needed.
- Demonstrate advanced clinical and critical care skills to support additional responsibilities as needed, including ECMO support, mechanical ventilator support, bronchoscopies, sleep lab, labor and delivery, cardiopulmonary and circulatory rehabilitation, and Basic Life Support.
Benefits
- $10,000 sign-on bonus.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services, available on the first day of the month after hire.
- Disability insurance paid for by BJC.
- Annual 4% BJC automatic retirement contribution.
- 401(k) plan with BJC match.
- Tuition assistance available on the first day.
- BJC Institute for Learning and Development.
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Paid Time Off combining vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time.
- Adoption assistance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
