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MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital 1201 Grand

Regular

Job Highlights:

$20,000 Sign On Bonus for full-time! No experience required.*

Full-time Days

Schedule options include: 3-12’s, day, night, PRN and weekend opportunities.

Registration (RRT) required within 6 months of hire.

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 at our ministry. 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!

• 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. 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.

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

3. 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.

Criteria:

Assess and reassess patients for therapy which includes but is not limited to:

A. Vital signs before and after therapy.

B. Breath sounds before and after therapy.

C. Checking for physician orders for therapy.

D. Pre and post assessment for therapy tolerance and response.

E. Oxygen requirements.

F. Sputum color, viscosity and quantity.

G. Other patient specific observations as needed.

Ability to interact with physicians and nurses. May work in an intensive care unit area.

A. Responsible to respond to critical areas (e.g. ER, OR, Code).

B. Perform routine checks on Life Support Unit.

C. Assist with bronchoscopy procedure.

D. Assist with minor cardiopulmonary invasive or surgical procedures.

E. Perform tracheotomy care.

F. Perform bedside studies including: f/vt, shunt studies, ventilator mechanics dead space, compliance, O2 content, and metabolic cart studies.

G. Perform bedside pulmonary function procedures.

H. Interpretation of complex lab data.

I. Provide input in decisions involving patient care on and off life support systems.

J. Provide input on patient care via physician consultations.

K. Display qualities of an independent thinker through the performance of everyday job

duties.

L. Assist with the prevention of ventilator associated pneumonia as indicated by the latest evidence based literature.

Perform all other aspects of Respiratory Care in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.

DISCLAIMER: Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Job Specifications

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 hire required.

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.

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 subject to change at the discretion of the medical center.

Licenses / Certifications:

FUTURE - Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) within 6 months - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), Respiratory Care Practitioner - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Employee

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