Respiratory Care Practitioner

Join Our Team: A Calling, Not Just a Job

Our organization is excited to announce an opening for a part-time Respiratory Therapist RRT at our facility!

Position Details

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

Role Overview

The Respiratory Therapist will evaluate and provide care for patients requiring respiratory therapy, administering prescribed therapeutic services.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients to determine the appropriate type and frequency of treatment, creating a tailored care plan based on their diagnosis.
• Deliver respiratory care services in alignment with physician orders, departmental policies, and established guidelines.
• Implement and oversee the patient care plan and associated equipment, while monitoring, documenting, and communicating the patient's condition.
• Perform advanced respiratory care techniques and assess the effectiveness of treatments and medication administration 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.
• Respond to medical emergencies and rapid response situations.
• Maintain a state of alertness and safety at all times.
• Carry out additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent experience and education.
• Experience: No prior experience is necessary.

Physical Demands

• Regularly communicate verbally to share information.
• Frequent standing and walking are required.
• Occasional lifting, carrying, and pushing/pulling of objects weighing between 0-50 lbs.
• Regular use of vision for near and far distances, as well as color differentiation.
• Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication and detect alarms or machinery issues.
• Occasional patient handling and driving may be necessary.

Licensure and Certifications

• State of Missouri Respiratory Care Practitioner License.
• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification from the National Board for Respiratory Care.

Work Environment

This position is classified as a day shift role within the Respiratory Therapy department, requiring a commitment of 24 hours per week.

Benefits

We value our dedicated employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Paid Parental Leave: Eligible team members receive one week of paid leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: Our voluntary benefit through DailyPay allows eligible hourly employees to access earned but unpaid wages before payday (fees may apply).
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: We provide upfront tuition assistance through the FlexPath Fund for eligible team members.

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and does 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.

We invite you to explore all the benefits we offer and consider joining our team!