Respiratory Therapist

Saint Francis Healthcare System•Cape Girardeau, MO

15d

About The Position

Under the direction of the Manager, Director, and Vice President, the Registered Respiratory Care Therapist performs all duties of a Certified Respiratory Therapist and takes an active role in in-service education and orientation programs. The therapist works closely with the Respiratory Care Specialist to evaluate the efficacy of respiratory care modalities and protocol programs. The role requires effective verbal and written communication, basic mathematical computation, problem solving, interpersonal skills, and organization. The therapist provides age-appropriate care, considering the physical and psychological needs of neonates when applicable, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. The therapist assesses information about the patient's status and interprets it to provide safe, quality care. This is a full-time position, scheduled for 72 hours per two-week pay period. A sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 or student loan repayment of up to $15,000 may be available, subject to eligibility.

Requirements

Successful completion of a two-year AMA-approved program or equivalent, accredited by CoARC for respiratory care.
High school diploma.
Registration as a Respiratory Therapist based on a passing score on the NBRC certification exam.
Missouri licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
BLS certification.
Respiratory Therapists trained for the NICU are required to have the NRP credential.
Respiratory Therapists trained for adult ICUs and/or the Emergency Room are required to hold the ACLS credential.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of related respiratory care experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform all duties of a Certified Respiratory Therapist.
Participate in in-service education and orientation programs.
Work with the Respiratory Care Specialist to evaluate respiratory care modality efficacy and protocol programs.
Provide care appropriate to the patient's age and physical and psychological needs.
Assess patient-status data and interpret relevant information to provide safe, quality care.
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing, perform simple mathematical computations, and use problem-solving, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Benefits

Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus or up to $15,000 in student loan repayment, subject to eligibility.
Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage, available on the first of the month after hire.
Saint Francis Medical Services Discount.
Earned Time Off (ETO) based on relevant years of work history; ETO combines vacation, sick, holidays, and personal days.
Retirement benefits including immediate matching.
Education assistance of up to $5,000 per calendar year, subject to eligibility after one year of service and graduation.
Benefit support through Health Advocate.
Employee Assistance Program.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Identity Theft Protection.
Pet Insurance.
Earned Wage Access.