Respiratory Care Practitioner - RRT, Pulmonary Function

SSM Health • St. Louis, MO

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About The Position

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MO-SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital
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.
• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Respiratory Care Practitioner - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)

Nice To Haves

• CPFT/RPFT preferred and must be obtained within one year of hire

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree