Respiratory Care Practitioner - RRT, Pulmonary Function

SSM Health

11d•Onsite

About The Position

It's more than a career, it's a calling MO-SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: Department: Respiratory Therapy / Pulmonary Services Schedule: Full Time, Day Shift, 40 Hours/Week. Monday - Friday, no weekends, no holidays. Variable start times, 4 10-hour shifts a week Sign On Bonus: Speak with your recruiter about options available to you! Note, a two-year service commitment is required and applicable for external qualified candidates only Location: SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles Job Summary: 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.
State of Work Location: Illinois Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Respiratory Care Practitioner, Registered - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) And Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) And Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Or Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
State of Work Location: Missouri Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Respiratory Care Practitioner - Missouri Division of Professional Registration And Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) And Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Or Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
State of Work Location: Oklahoma Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Respiratory Care Practitioner - Oklahoma Medical Board And Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) And Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Or Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
State of Work Location: Wisconsin Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Respiratory Care Practitioner - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services And Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) And Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Or Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)

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

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
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.

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