Select Medical
Respiratory Therapist (RT) - New Graduate
Select Medical, St Louis, Missouri, United States,
Overview
Select Specialty Hospital - Town and Country
Critical Illness Recovery Hospital located inside of Missouri Baptist Hospital
New Graduate Respiratory Therapist (RT)
$10,000 Sign-on Bonus
Why work for Select Specialty / Regency Hospitals? We are committed to your growth and success!
Clinical Advancement Programs with bonus incentives
Student Loan Repayment Assistance
Tuition Reimbursement
Extensive and thorough orientation program
Team oriented environment
Health, Dental, and Vision insurance; Life insurance; Prescription coverage
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Days (EID)
A 401(k) retirement plan with company match
Short and Long Term Disability
Personal and Family Medical Leave
At Select Medical’s Critical Illness Recovery Hospitals, you are taking care of the most vulnerable patients in your community.We care for chronically and critically ill or post-ICU patients who require extended hospital care. We employ over 50,000 people across the country and provide quality care to approximately 70,000 patients each and every day across our four divisions.
Responsibilities
We are looking for valued employees who will be Champions of the Select Medical Way, which includes putting the patient first, helping to improve quality of life for the community in which you live and work, continuing to develop and explore new ideas, providing high-quality care and doing well by doing what is right.
Under the direct supervision of the Licensed Respiratory Therapist, the new graduate Respiratory Therapy performs procedures, collects and documents demographic and patient data.
Explains purpose and procedure of treatments, tests, and equipment to the patients, and provides necessary education upon discharging to home.
Conducts physician prescribed treatments of a routine nature operating various respiratory equipment, various oxygen and aerosol devices, and various nebulizer devices in order to administer prescribed medications, humidification and oxygenation.
Performs chest physiotherapy by operating various equipment to promote secretion clearance.
Performs suctioning of the patient by various methods (oropharyngeal, nasal and tracheal).
Performs oximetry and capnography monitoring, 12-Lead EKG and basic arrythmia recognition and pulmonary function studies (i.e. NIF, VC etc).
Assists with procedures relating to respiratory care (i.e. Bronchoscopy, Perc Trachs, Chest Tube placement, etc.).
Performs adequate drainage of chest via PleurX catheter or similar device where applicable.
Performs tracheostomy care, including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes, as well as, endotracheal tubes via free hand technique and/or video laryngoscope system.
Performs arterial puncture according to policy and is able to determine efficiency of ventilation, as well as monitoring, recording and reporting of test results.
Records all pertinent information of treatments, and patient response to treatments on respiratory care records and patient chart.
Communicates with attending and pulmonary physician's concerning the efficiency of therapy administered to the patient.
Communicates significant information and changes in patient condition to the Licensed Respiratory Therapist.
Qualifications
You are passionate about providing a superior patient and employee experience. You are an inventive problem solver who thrives in a dynamic environment.
Minimum requirements:
Graduate of accredited program for Respiratory Therapy.
Must possess "Active" CRT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or state equivalent.
Possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date.
Current state licensure required. Student or Educational permit to practice acceptable based on individual state regulations.
ACLS required within 6 months of hire. (Agency RT must have ACLS upon first shift, PRN staff must have ACLS upon hire)
Additional Data
Our mission is to provide an exceptional patient care experience that promotes healing and recovery in a compassionate environment. Each employee plays a vital role in doing that by living our cultural behaviors - celebrating success, owning the future, being patient-centered, creating change, thinking first and building trust.
We'd love for you to join the team!
Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
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Job ID 310042
Location US-MO-Saint Louis
Experience (Years) 0
Category Respiratory Therapy - Respiratory Therapist
Street Address 3015 N Ballas Road
Company Select Specialty Hospital - Town and Country
Position Type Full Time
Select Specialty Hospital - Town and Country
Critical Illness Recovery Hospital located inside of Missouri Baptist Hospital
New Graduate Respiratory Therapist (RT)
$10,000 Sign-on Bonus
Why work for Select Specialty / Regency Hospitals? We are committed to your growth and success!
Clinical Advancement Programs with bonus incentives
Student Loan Repayment Assistance
Tuition Reimbursement
Extensive and thorough orientation program
Team oriented environment
Health, Dental, and Vision insurance; Life insurance; Prescription coverage
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Days (EID)
A 401(k) retirement plan with company match
Short and Long Term Disability
Personal and Family Medical Leave
At Select Medical’s Critical Illness Recovery Hospitals, you are taking care of the most vulnerable patients in your community.We care for chronically and critically ill or post-ICU patients who require extended hospital care. We employ over 50,000 people across the country and provide quality care to approximately 70,000 patients each and every day across our four divisions.
Responsibilities
We are looking for valued employees who will be Champions of the Select Medical Way, which includes putting the patient first, helping to improve quality of life for the community in which you live and work, continuing to develop and explore new ideas, providing high-quality care and doing well by doing what is right.
Under the direct supervision of the Licensed Respiratory Therapist, the new graduate Respiratory Therapy performs procedures, collects and documents demographic and patient data.
Explains purpose and procedure of treatments, tests, and equipment to the patients, and provides necessary education upon discharging to home.
Conducts physician prescribed treatments of a routine nature operating various respiratory equipment, various oxygen and aerosol devices, and various nebulizer devices in order to administer prescribed medications, humidification and oxygenation.
Performs chest physiotherapy by operating various equipment to promote secretion clearance.
Performs suctioning of the patient by various methods (oropharyngeal, nasal and tracheal).
Performs oximetry and capnography monitoring, 12-Lead EKG and basic arrythmia recognition and pulmonary function studies (i.e. NIF, VC etc).
Assists with procedures relating to respiratory care (i.e. Bronchoscopy, Perc Trachs, Chest Tube placement, etc.).
Performs adequate drainage of chest via PleurX catheter or similar device where applicable.
Performs tracheostomy care, including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes, as well as, endotracheal tubes via free hand technique and/or video laryngoscope system.
Performs arterial puncture according to policy and is able to determine efficiency of ventilation, as well as monitoring, recording and reporting of test results.
Records all pertinent information of treatments, and patient response to treatments on respiratory care records and patient chart.
Communicates with attending and pulmonary physician's concerning the efficiency of therapy administered to the patient.
Communicates significant information and changes in patient condition to the Licensed Respiratory Therapist.
Qualifications
You are passionate about providing a superior patient and employee experience. You are an inventive problem solver who thrives in a dynamic environment.
Minimum requirements:
Graduate of accredited program for Respiratory Therapy.
Must possess "Active" CRT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or state equivalent.
Possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date.
Current state licensure required. Student or Educational permit to practice acceptable based on individual state regulations.
ACLS required within 6 months of hire. (Agency RT must have ACLS upon first shift, PRN staff must have ACLS upon hire)
Additional Data
Our mission is to provide an exceptional patient care experience that promotes healing and recovery in a compassionate environment. Each employee plays a vital role in doing that by living our cultural behaviors - celebrating success, owning the future, being patient-centered, creating change, thinking first and building trust.
We'd love for you to join the team!
Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
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Job ID 310042
Location US-MO-Saint Louis
Experience (Years) 0
Category Respiratory Therapy - Respiratory Therapist
Street Address 3015 N Ballas Road
Company Select Specialty Hospital - Town and Country
Position Type Full Time