Respiratory Therapist

It's more than a career, it's a calling

MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital 1201 Grand

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

·       Department: Respiratory Therapy

·       Sign On Bonus: $20,000 *

·       Schedule:​ Days 3-12s 7 am - 7:30 pm

·       Pay Range starts at: $28.36/hour

·       Shift Differentials: Weekends, Nights, Additional Shifts

·       Location: St. Louis University Hospital  

RRT certification required before start date.  

Relocation assistance is available for those outside of metro St. Louis. *

At St. Louis University Hospital, our academic setting allows for multiple cutting edge research studies. Our supportive leadership fosters a team mentality and a close direct working relationship with our physicians.  The Respiratory Therapy Department at St. Louis University Hospital takes pride in the excellent team we have and the care we provide.  SLU Hospital is an academic institute as well as a Level 1 Trauma facility that offers exceptional pay, benefits, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance, matching retirement funds, and more! If you would like to be a part of this team, please submit your application today! 

* Sign-on Bonus paid IN FULL on 1st paycheck.  Qualified external candidates only  

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.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

Performs all respiratory related therapeutic and diagnostic maneuvers are carried out in accordance with established policies and procedures of the department.

A. Implements and assess the function of oxygen and therapeutic gas.

B. Ensure proper set-up and implementation of therapeutic and diagnostic procedure.

C. Provide aerosolized medication.

D. Provide CPT and IPV.

E. Setup and monitor ventilators in accordance with the department and hospital policies.

F. Communicates with peers and staff to develop and improve inter- and intradepartmental services. Meet with appropriate personnel to address and resolve problem issues.

G. Performs CPR

H. Perform diagnostic procedures including but not limited to:

1. ABG analysis

2. Pulse Oximetry

3. Nitric Oxide pulmonary hypertension studies

DISCLAIMER:  Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Job Specifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION: Graduate of an AMA approved school Respiratory Therapy preferred.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 1 years experience preferred but new grads welcome!

REQUIRED REGISTRY OR LICENSE: Registered with the N.B.R.C Licensed in the state of Missouri required before start date.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS 
 State of Work Location: Missouri

•     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
   

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified. An individual working in their job classification must also perform specific tasks upon request by supervisor personnel. Furthermore, the duties and responsibilities for this job classification are subj