Respiratory Care Assistant

BJC HealthCare•St. Louis, MO

7d•$20 - $21

About The Position

Join the Respiratory Team at BJC Healthcare's state of the art adult facility. Barnes Jewish Hospital is dedicated to your growth and development. Be a part of an environment where you can thrive. Apply Today $20/hr For Less Than 1 Year of Experience and $21 For Greater Than 1 Year of Experience Must be currently enrolled in a Respiratory School Program PRN Will Work Around School Curriculum Hands on Experience Overview Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. At Barnes-Jewish Hospital, respiratory therapists find unique opportunities for contribution and a level of respect that make their careers exciting and satisfying. We're known for our collaborative environment, where you'll work shoulder-to-shoulder with physicians and nurses to provide our patients the highest quality of care. We think our team approach not only promotes consistency of care for patients, but helps our respiratory professionals build the kind of professional relationships that inspire growth. As one of the country's leading medical institutions, we offer respiratory therapists exposure to clinical specialties not available in many other hospitals. In fact, St. Louis' Barnes-Jewish Hospital was one of the first facilities in the country with a service fully dedicated to lung transplantation. Role Purpose Under the supervision of a Registered Respiratory Therapist, provides basic routine patient care activities in the general care areas related to respiratory care including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation within the guidelines of the hospital and department. Ensures care provided is safe, effective, developmentally and age appropriate while complying with all quality and regulatory requirements as well as quality improvement initiatives. Provides cleaning, processing and general maintenance of equipment.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
No Experience
No Supervisor 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

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