Respiratory Care Practitioner - RRT - FT

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

WI-St. Agnes Hospital

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

Our Mission

Through our exceptional health care services, we reveal the healing presence of God

Our Vision

Peace, hope, and health for every person, family, and community, especially those most in need

Our Values

Compassion, respect, excellence, stewardship, and community

Full Time Position-36 Hours-Rotating Shifts

Sign On Bonus Eligible for non-SSM Health External Candidates

Benefit Information:

Comprehensive suite of health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, 401K, HSA/FSA, and generous PTO - Daily Pay for qualifying positions -

Established employee recognition program -

Commitment to employee wellness through our EAP, well-being checks with leaders, flexible work schedule where feasible, and online wellness opportunities. Select locations also offer free on-site fitness center access, meditation rooms, and serenity gardens -

A culture that supports professional development including tuition reimbursement and discounts, participation in the Federal Loan Forgiveness Program, professional development days, opportunities for career advancement and much more -

Employee discounts through our Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts Corporate Membership - up to 40% off concert tickets, classes, workshops, plus access to discounts at local and national retailers

- 40% discount on eyeglasses through SSM Health Eye Care Optical Shops at select locations - ? Employee Relief Fund to help with life's unexpected financial emergencies - Commitment to caring through philanthropy, volunteer opportunities, and PTO donation program

Job Summary:

Provides evaluation of and care for respiratory therapy patients. Administers prescribed respiratory therapeutic services.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assesses patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develops a plan of care based on diagnosis.

• Responsible for providing respiratory care services in accordance with specific physician's orders, department policies and procedures and guidelines.

• Implements and monitors patient care plan and equipment. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition. Performs advanced respiratory care modalities.

• Evaluates respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcome.

• Educates the patient and family about the health condition and provides information about community support groups and other available programs.

• Assists with care, calibration and maintenance of all equipment. Participates in maintaining departmental inventory levels for supplies and equipment. Processes equipment per established cleaning/sterilization procedures.

• Responds to Medical Emergencies and Rapid Responses.

• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

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

EXPERIENCE

• No experience 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.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

State of Work Location: Illinois

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

• And

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)

• And

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)

• And

• Respiratory Care Practitioner, Registered - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

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

  • Or

• Respiratory Educ Permit - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

State of Work Location: Oklahoma

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

• And

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)

• And

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)

• And

• Letter of Acknowledgement of Receipt of Application for Respiratory Care Practitioner. - Oklahoma Medical Board

  • Or

• Provisional Respiratory Care Therapist - Oklahoma Medical Board

  • Or

• Respiratory Care Practitioner - Oklahoma Medical Board

State of Work Location: 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 - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Work Shift:

Rotating Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

~~~ RESPIRATORY THERAPY

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

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