Respiratory Therapist - PRN

SSM Health

11d • Onsite

About The Position

It's more than a career, it's a calling MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital 1201 Grand Worker Type: PRN Job Highlights: Department: Respiratory Therapy Schedule: PRN, No set Schedule Shift Differentials: Available for nights, weekends Location: SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital Job Summary: The respiratory therapist is a healthcare professional employed to perform all respiratory care diagnostic and therapeutic procedures provided by the Department of Respiratory Care. They should be energetic and motivated to support the success of a growing service. The respiratory therapist should refer to supervisory personnel in any doubtful situation.

Requirements

• MINIMUM EDUCATION: Graduate of an AMA approved school Respiratory Therapy preferred.
• MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: Leadership skills are desirable and should be demonstrated.
• REQUIRED REGISTRY OR LICENSE: Registered with the N.B.R.C Licensed in the state of Missouri within 6 months of hirerequired.
• INDEPENDENT ACTION: Must demonstrate the ability to provide high quality therapy skills with moderate supervision and to make independent decisions in critical and non-critical care areas. Individuals must be energetic and motivated to support the success of a growing service.
• PRESSURE OF WORK: Capable of withstanding long hours of walking and standing. Capable of tolerating the sights and sounds and odors associated with the care of the sick and dying patients. Capable of responding quickly in emergencies. Capable of lifting moderate weights. Capable of handling hazards due to exposure to inflammable and explosive gases.
• WORKING CONDITIONS: May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases. Regularly exposed to the risk of blood borne diseases. Exposed to hazardous anesthetic agents, body fluids, and wastes. Subjected to electrical and radiant energy hazards. Exposure to unpleasant patient or unit elements. Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances. May be exposed to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries and illness). Subject to varying and unpredictable situations. May be required to handle emergency or crisis situations. Subjected to irregular hours. Exposed to chemicals such as isopropyl alcohol, Aerosol and cleaning solutions which are used in decontaminating equipment.
• PROTECTIVE REQUIREMENTS: Eye protection Gowns Lab coat Mask Sterile and non-sterile gloves Lead aprons
• CONTACT WITH OTHERS: Demonstrate a desire and willingness to provide comfort and aid to patients. Cooperative and friendly to all personnel. Present a professional demeanor at all times. Always consult supervisor/senior tech when confronted with unusual situations.
• Period of Adjustment As per hospital probationary period.
• EQUIPMENT KNOWLEDGE: Must be familiar with equipment used for therapy and diagnostic procedures.
• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Heavy Physical effort (lift, carry up to 50 lbs.) Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing/walking. Lifts, positions, pushes, and/or transfers patients. Pushes/pulls or moves/lifts heavy equipment/supplies. Manual dexterity, mobility, and fine motor skills. Intermittent exertion when performing therapies. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching
• VISION REQUIREMENTS: Ability to adjust vision for varying degrees of room light.
• REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) And Respiratory Care Practitioner - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate ability to relate to coworkers in a professional and respectful manner, in order to assure and promote a culture of safety.
• Performs all respiratory related therapeutic and diagnostic maneuvers are carried out in accordance with established policies and procedures of the department. This shall include:
• The licensed respiratory therapist will ensure that each patient’s status is assessed to determine the patient’s care needs and to ensure patient’s needs are reassessed in response to treatment and care provided.
• Special duties: Ability to interact with physicians and nurses. May work in an intensive care unit area. This may include:
• Perform all other aspects of Respiratory Care in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Safety/Infection Control: Practices according to safety and infection control policies.
• Service: Provides service excellence to the customers of Saint Louis University Hospital by delivering timely, high quality care in a courteous, and respectful manner.
• Quality Improvement (QI): Incorporates Quality Assessment into one’s daily work.
• Age Appropriate Care: Provides age-appropriate care to:
• Specialized Care: Provides specialized care to patients at high risk for injury.

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: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree