Registered Respiratory Therapist
About The Position
At BJC Healthcare – Alton Memorial Hospital, we’re committed to your growth, development, and success. Join a supportive environment where your skills are valued, your contributions matter, and your career can truly thrive. We are currently seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) with 5 years of experience to join our dedicated Respiratory team. In this role you will Provide comprehensive respiratory care across patient populations, including adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients. PRN Days or Nights 3 shifts per 6 week period required $10,000 Sign-On Bonus Students 6 months from graduating from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program are welcome to apply.
Requirements
- Assoc or CoARC Accredited Prog - Respiratory Therapy
- 5 years of experience
- Basic Cardiovascular Life Sup
- Respiratory Care Practitioner
- RRT
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree
- Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
Responsibilities
- Provides direct patient care activities related to respiratory care including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation within the guidelines of the hospital and department.
- Can independently apply advanced clinical respiratory expertise and scientific knowledge including best practices serving as a resource to others as part of the patient care team.
- Ensures patient safety by providing care in an effective, developmentally and age appropriate manner while complying with all quality and regulatory requirements as well as quality improvement initiatives.
- Effectively communicates by participating in the exchange of information including documentation, handoff and works collaboratively with the healthcare team.
- Provides education and training about respiratory therapy treatments and procedures to others including patients, families, students, new employees and members of the healthcare team utilizing diversity and learning styles.
- Holds self-accountable and seeks out opportunities for continuous learning and feedback and is able to perform multiple related duties, prioritizing and applying effective time management.
- Performs various diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures according to established standards, procedures, guidelines and policies.
- Applies respiratory knowledge and clinical expertise, including the ability to assess, analyze and troubleshoot as needed.
- Demonstrates advanced clinical and critical care skills to support additional job responsibilities such as ECMO support, mechanical ventilator support, bronchoscopies, sleep lab, labor and delivery, cardiopulmonary and circulatory rehabilitation, Basic Life Support (BLS), etc. as needed.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
- Disability insurance paid for by BJC
- Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
- 401(k) plan with BJC match
- Tuition Assistance available on first day
- BJC Institute for Learning and Development
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
- Adoption assistance
- $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
