Respiratory Therapist - SSM Health : Job Details

It's more than a career, it's a calling.OK-SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital MidwestWorker Type:RegularJob 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 CERTIFICATIONSState 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 RegistrationState 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 BoardState 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 ServicesWork Shift:Night Shift (United States of America)Job Type:EmployeeDepartment:RESPIRATORY THERAPY 6171Scheduled Weekly Hours:36SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,pregnancy, veteran status , or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.BenefitsSSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.* Paid Parental Leave : we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).* Flexible Payment Options: o ur voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.* Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.