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Respiratory Therapist - Lead

SSM Health, St Louis, Missouri, United States,


It's more than a career, it's a calling

MO-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

Department: Respiratory Therapy

Schedule: Full Time, Night Shift, 7:00pm – 7:00am, every 3rd weekend

Starting Pay: $30.91+ Shift Differentials: Available for evening, night, weekend, and additional shifts

Location: SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital

At SSM Health, we know the healing power of presence begins with employees like you. Are you an experienced Respiratory Therapist looking for another career move? Are you interested in leadership?

We are currently looking for a skilled and experienced Respiratory Care Practitioner to join our team at

SSM Health-St. Mary's Hospital

This is a full-time lead position on the night shift.

As a Respiratory Care Practitioner, 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.

At SSM Health, we value our employees and strive to create a positive and supportive work environment. We offer very competitive salaries, outstanding benefits, and a family-friendly environment. In addition, we are currently offering a generous

$20,000 sign-on bonus

for qualified candidates.

If you are passionate about respiratory care and possess strong leadership skills, we would love to hear from you. Your expertise and dedication will make a significant impact on the lives of our patients and their families.

Thank you for considering

SSM Health-St. Mary's Hospital

as your potential employer. We look forward to the possibility of working together and making a difference in the lives of our patients.

Sign on bonuses are for external qualified candidates. Internal candidates, please check with your recruiter to see what options are available for you.

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Job Summary:

Leads assigned staff in performing activities or tasks in respiratory care.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Leads or coordinates shift operations of assigned activities, resources, and/or associates.

Serves as a technical or clinical resource and performs similar duties with staff.

Assigns, monitors and reviews progress of work. Monitors and reports compliance with policies and/or procedures.

Oversees and evaluates orientation and training of assigned associates. May provide input in the review and evaluation of staff performance.

May perform the duties of a Respiratory Care Practitioner.

Must be able to provide initial assistance for those needing emergency intervention.

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

Two years' experience

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

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 Temp 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

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:

Night Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

4302000100 Respiratory Therapy

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

SSM 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.

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