Respiratory Care Assistant Cohort (duplicate)

BJC HealthCare • St. Louis, MO

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Join the Respiratory Team at BJC Healthcare's St. Louis Children's Hospital: Respiratory Care Assistant Cohort Program! This is a perfect opportunity for respiratory students to gain paid experience! This is a fantastic opportunity to kickstart your healthcare career with our Earn as You Learn program! As a student, you will be paid while you learn. You will develop a deep understanding of various respiratory care equipment, learn directly from ICU respiratory therapy preceptors through shadowing experiences, strengthen time management and critical thinking, and participate in student-focused classes on clinical skills and professionalism. The cohort program starts on 10/26/2026 and the deadline to apply is 10/02/2026. The pay rate is $20/hr for less than 1 year of experience and $21/hr for greater than 1 year of experience. Applicants must be currently enrolled in a Respiratory School Program. This is a PRN position requiring 3 shifts per every 6-week period, and the schedule will work around the school curriculum, offering hands-on experience.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• No Experience
• No Experience
• Basic Cardiovascular Life Sup
• Must be currently enrolled in a Respiratory School Program

Nice To Haves

• Resp Educatnl Permit-MO Only

Responsibilities

• Performs various basic routine diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures in the general care areas according to established standards, procedures, guidelines and policies.
• Recognizes and seeks assistance with abnormal findings and/or changes in patient status to other healthcare team members.
• Effectively communicates by participating in the exchange of information including documentation, handoff and works collaboratively with the healthcare team.
• Holds self accountable and seeks out opportunities for continuous learning and feedback and is able to prioritize and apply effective time management.
• Processes equipment according to manufacturer and industry standards.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED