**It's more than a career, it's a calling** MO-SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis **Worker Type:** Regular **Job Highlights:** We are currently looking for skilled, experienced, and compassionate Respiratory Therapist's to join our team at **SSM Health.** At SSM Health, we are committed to providing exceptional healthcare services to our community. As a Respiratory Care Practitioner, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality care to our patients. Your expertise and dedication will contribute to the overall well-being of our patients and their families. That's why we are thrilled to offer a **$20,000 Sign-On Bonus** for any full-time position! As a Respiratory Therapist, your responsibilities will include assessing patients' respiratory conditions, developing and implementing treatment plans, and monitoring their progress. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients. To be considered for this position, you should have a valid Respiratory Therapy license and relevant experience in a healthcare setting. We value individuals who are compassionate, detail-oriented, and possess excellent communication skills. At SSM Health, we offer very competitive salaries, outstanding benefits, and a family-friendly environment you will want to call home. With six different locations to choose from, you will have the flexibility to find a work setting that suits your needs. We also offer self-scheduling options with PRN to full-time opportunities. + St. Clare Hospital, Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital, St. Mary's Hospital, DePaul Hospital, and St. Joseph Hospital-St. Charles and Lake St. Louis. Thank you for considering **SSM Health** to further or begin your career. As your potential employer. We look forward to the possibility of working together and making a difference in the lives of our patients. **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:** Variable Shift (United States of America) **Job Type:** Employee **Department:** 4302000128 Respiratory Therapy **Scheduled Weekly Hours:** 40 _SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. 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