Respiratory Therapist PRN

Select Medical • St. Louis, MO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital, a joint venture between SSM Health and Select Medical, is seeking a PRN Respiratory Therapist for its inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Bridgeton, Missouri. The schedule is every Monday from 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., with a PRN rate of $36. The hospital provides care for people facing medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges related to brain and spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputations, and multiple traumas.

The Respiratory Therapist evaluates patients, recommends treatment plans, provides education, and performs prescribed respiratory care treatments and procedures. The role includes using respiratory equipment, monitoring patient status, documenting care and responses, and communicating with attending and pulmonary physicians about treatment effectiveness.

Requirements

• BLS certification is required.
• Current state licensure is required.
• ACLS is required within six months of hire; PRN staff must have ACLS upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• An active credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or a state equivalent; RRT is preferred.
• One year of related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and recommend treatment plans.
• Explain the purpose and procedure of treatments, tests, and equipment to patients, and provide necessary education for discharge home.
• Perform physician-prescribed treatments using ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizers to administer medications, humidification, ventilation, and oxygenation.
• Perform chest physiotherapy to promote secretion clearance, suction patients by various methods, and conduct oximetry and capnography monitoring according to policy.
• Review patient chest x-rays routinely to determine whether further evaluation is needed.
• Perform 12-lead EKGs and basic arrhythmia recognition.
• Perform pulmonary function studies according to policy, including NIF and VC testing.
• Assist with respiratory care procedures according to policy, including bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomy, and chest tube placement, where applicable.
• Drain the chest using a PleurX catheter or similar device where applicable.
• Provide tracheostomy care according to policy, including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes in emergent and non-emergent situations.
• Perform arterial punctures according to policy and determine ventilation efficiency; monitor, record, and report test results where applicable.
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation according to BLS and ACLS guidelines.
• Insert and remove endotracheal tubes using free-hand technique and/or a video laryngoscope system where applicable.
• Record pertinent treatment information and patient responses in respiratory care records and the patient chart, including pre- and post-assessments according to policy.
• Communicate with attending and pulmonary physicians about the effectiveness of therapy administered to patients.

Benefits

• Extensive orientation program.
• Generous paid time off and paid sick time for full-time team members.
• Medical/RX, health, vision, employee assistance program (EAP), and dental plan offerings for full-time team members.
• Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan for full-time team members.
• Life and disability protection for full-time team members.

What This Job Offers

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