Respiratory Care Practitioner - RRT, Pulmonary Function

SSM Health

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About The Position

It's more than a career, it's a calling. MO-SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital Worker Type: Regular. Provides diagnostic evaluation of pulmonary function in patients with respiratory insufficiencies.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent years of experience and education.
• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Performs ordered pulmonary function and pulmonary stress testing.
• Monitors and evaluates patient response during and after testing.
• Documents and reports testing results.
• Determines testing reference ranges and interprets results.
• Recognizes and corrects for invalid test results.
• Prepares, maintains and calibrates pulmonary function testing equipment.
• Maintains adequate levels of supplies used for testing.
• Troubleshoots equipment problems and reports needed repairs/replacements.
• Provides education and resources to patient and/or patient's family based on clinical implications.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees