Respiratory Care Practitioner

More than just a job, it's a vocation

Worker Type: Regular

Position Overview:

We are looking for a part-time Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to join our team!

• Schedule: 7 AM - 7 PM, 2 days a week, with rotating weekend and holiday coverage
• Must possess RRT Licensure in Missouri
• Pediatric experience is preferred
• Eligible for a sign-on bonus!

Position Summary:

This role involves assessing and providing care for patients requiring respiratory therapy. You will administer prescribed therapeutic services related to respiratory care.

Key Responsibilities and Qualifications:

Primary Duties:

• Evaluate patients to determine the appropriate type and frequency of treatment, creating a care plan based on their diagnosis.
• Deliver respiratory care services following specific physician orders, departmental policies, and established guidelines.
• Implement and oversee the patient care plan and equipment, monitoring and documenting patient conditions while performing advanced respiratory care techniques.
• Assess respiratory practices, medication administration, and treatment effectiveness based on patient outcomes.
• Provide education to patients and their families regarding health conditions and available community support resources.
• Assist in the care, calibration, and maintenance of all respiratory equipment, ensuring departmental inventory levels are maintained and equipment is cleaned and sterilized according to protocols.
• Respond to medical emergencies and rapid response situations.
• Maintain a constant state of alertness and operate in a safe manner.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Education:

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

Experience:

• No prior experience is necessary.

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly use speech for effective communication.
• Frequent standing and walking are required.
• Occasional lifting, carrying, and pushing/pulling of objects weighing between 0-25 lbs.
• Regular sitting, reaching, and data entry tasks.
• Frequent visual acuity for near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) distances, including color differentiation.
• Regularly use smell to identify odors.
• Frequent hearing to receive verbal communication and detect alarms or machinery issues.
• Occasional lifting of objects weighing 25-50 lbs and moving patients.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping, and repetitive movements of the legs and arms.
• Occasional driving may be required.
• Rarely involves crawling or running.

Required Professional Licenses and Certifications:

• Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Respiratory Care Practitioner - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

Work Shift: Day Shift (United States)

Job Type: Employee

Department: Respiratory Therapy

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24

Benefits:

Our organization values its outstanding employees and offers a comprehensive benefits package tailored to meet their needs.

• Paid Parental Leave: Eligible team members receive one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).

• Flexible Payment Options: Our voluntary benefit through DailyPay allows eligible hourly team members to access their earned, unpaid base pay before payday (fees may apply).

• Upfront Tuition Coverage: We provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.