Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT)

Job overview

Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT) at SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis in Bridgeton, MO. This PRN position involves providing evaluation and care for respiratory therapy patients, administering prescribed respiratory therapeutic services.

What you'll do

• 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.

What we're looking for

Education

Associate's degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent

Experience

No experience required

Skills & competencies

respiratory care practitioner

rrt

ssm health

bridgeton mo

prn

flexible schedule

respiratory therapy

healthcare

allied health

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid Parental Leave, Flexible Payment Options, Upfront Tuition Coverage

About the employer

SSM Health is hiring for this role. Industry: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals. Sector: 62.