Respiratory Therapist Lead

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:​ Nights

·       Pay Range starts at: $30.91/hour

·       Shift Differentials: Night $3/hour

·       Location: St. Louis University Hospital  

RRT certification required as well as 2 years of experience  

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:

Leads assigned staff in performing activities or tasks in respiratory care.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leads or coordinates shift operations of assigned activities, resources, and/or associates.
• Serves as a technical or clinical resource and performs similar duties with staff.
• Assigns, monitors and reviews progress of work. Monitors and reports compliance with policies and/or procedures.
• Oversees and evaluates orientation and training of assigned associates. May provide input in the review and evaluation of staff performance.
• May perform the duties of a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Must be able to provide initial assistance for those needing emergency intervention.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Associate's degree or equivalent years of experience and education.

EXPERIENCE

• Two years' experience as a RRT.

CERTIFICATION

RRT required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.
• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
• Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional lifting/moving of patients.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Occasional driving.
• Rare crawling and running.

Work Shift:

Night Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

4302000037 Respiratory Therapy

Scheduled Weekly Hours:40

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