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Respiratory Care Practitioner - RRT, Pulmonary Function PRN

Respiratory Care Practitioner - RRT, Pulmonary Function PRN

SSM HealthSt. Louis, MO, US
21 hours ago
Job type
  • Part-time
Job description

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

MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital 1201 Grand

Worker Type : PRN

Job Highlights :

Department : Respiratory Therapy / Pulmonary Services

Schedule : PRN

Shift Differentials : Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts

  • RRT certification required before starting date.

At St. Louis University Hospital, our academic setting allows for multiple cutting-edge research studies. Our supportive leadership fosters a team mentality and a close direct working relationship with our physicians. The Respiratory Therapy Department at St. Louis University Hospital takes pride in the excellent team we have and the care we provide. SLU Hospital is an academic institute as well as a Level 1 Trauma facility. If you would like to be a part of this team, please submit your application today!

Job Summary :

Provides diagnostic evaluation of pulmonary function in patients with respiratory insufficiencies.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements :

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Performs ordered pulmonary function and pulmonary stress testing. Monitors and evaluates patient response during and after testing. Documents and reports testing results.
  • Determines testing reference ranges and interprets results. Recognizes and corrects for invalid test results.
  • Prepares, maintains and calibrates pulmonary function testing equipment. Maintains adequate levels of supplies used for testing. Troubleshoots equipment problems and reports needed repairs / replacements.
  • Provides education and resources to patient and / or patient's family based on clinical implications.
  • 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
  • Respiratory Care Practitioner, Registered - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
  • And
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
  • And
  • Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
  • Or
  • Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
  • State of Work Location : Missouri

  • Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
  • And
  • Respiratory Care Practitioner - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
  • And
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
  • And
  • Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
  • Or
  • Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
  • State of Work Location : Oklahoma

  • Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
  • And
  • Respiratory Care Practitioner - Oklahoma Medical Board
  • And
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
  • And
  • Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
  • Or
  • Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
  • State of Work Location : Wisconsin

  • Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
  • And
  • Respiratory Care Practitioner - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
  • And
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
  • And
  • Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
  • Or
  • Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
  • Work Shift :

    Day Shift (United States of America)

    Job Type : Employee

    Department :

    4300000037 Pulmonary Services

    Scheduled Weekly Hours :

    Benefits :

    SSM 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 : our 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.

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    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. Click here to learn more.

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