Per Diem / PRN Respiratory Therapist - $34 per hour

Select Medical is seeking a per diem / prn Respiratory Therapist for a per diem / prn job in St. Louis, Missouri. Job Description & Requirements Specialty : Respiratory Therapist Discipline : Allied Health Professional Duration : Ongoing Employment Type : Per Diem Overview SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital A Joint Venture between Select Medical and SSM Health Position : Respiratory Therapist - PRN Location : Bridgeton, MO Schedule : 1 shift per week, every Tuesday 11am-11 : 30pm Compensation : $34.00 hourly Stop by our Walk-In Interview Day! Wednesday, Nov. 12th from 11am-4pm This is a great opportunity to meet our team, tour our facilities and learn more about our benefits. SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital- Bridgeton 12380 DePaul Drive, Bridgeton MO 63044 Our Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas. At our company, we support your career growth and personal well-being. Start Strong : Extensive and thorough orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting Recharge & Refresh : Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance Your Health Matters : Comprehensive medical / RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings Invest in Your Future : 100% paid RN scholarship program, company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection Your Impact Matters : Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care Responsibilities Evaluates patient and recommends a treatment plan. 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 ventilatory equipment, both invasive and non-invasive, various oxygen and aerosol devices, and various nebulizer devices in order to administer prescribed medications, humidification, ventilation and oxygenation to the patient. Performs chest physiotherapy by operating various equipment to promote secretion clearance, suctioning of the patient by various methods (oropharyngeal, nasal and tracheal), oximetry and capnography monitoring according to policy. Performs routine review of patient's chest x-rays to determine need for further evaluation. Performs 12-Lead EKG and basic arrhythmia recognition. Performs pulmonary function studies according to policy (i.e. NIF, VC etc.) Assists with procedures relating to respiratory care according to policy (i.e. Bronchoscopy, Perc Trachs, Chest Tube placement, etc.), where applicable. Performs adequate drainage of chest via PleurX catheter or similar device where applicable. Performs tracheostomy care according to policy, including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes (emergent and non-emergent). Performs arterial puncture according to policy and is able to determine efficiency of ventilation, as well as monitoring, recording and reporting of test results, where applicable. Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation according to BLS and ACLS guidelines. Performs insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes via free hand technique and / or video laryngoscope system, where applicable. Records all pertinent information of treatments, and patient response to treatments on respiratory care records and patient chart (including pre and post-assessment according to policy). Communicates with attending and pulmonary physician's concerning the efficiency of therapy administered to the patient. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications BLS certification required. Current state licensure required. ACLS required within 6 months of hire. (Agency RT must have ACLS upon first shift, PRN staff must have ACLS upon hire). Preferred Qualifications Must possess “Active” credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or state equivalent; RRT preferred. One (1) year of related experience preferred. Additional Data Equal Opportunity Employer / including Disabled / Veterans Select Medical Job ID 1366-347639. Posted job title : Respiratory Therapist PRN About Select Medical Select Medical is one of the largest operators of critical illness recovery hospitals (previously referred to as long term acute care hospitals), rehabilitation hospitals (previously referred to as inpatient rehabilitation facilities), outpatient rehabilitation clinics, and occupational health centers in the United States based on the number of facilities. As of June 30, 2019, Select Medical had operations in 47 states and the District of Columbia. Select Medical operated 100 critical illness recovery hospitals in 28 states, 28 rehabilitation hospitals in 12 states, and 1,695 outpatient rehabilitation clinics in 37 states and the District of Columbia. Concentra, a joint venture subsidiary, operated 526 occupational health centers in 41 states as of June 30, 2019. Concentra also provides contract services at employer worksites and Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinics. Benefits 401k retirement plan School loan reimbursement Life insurance Medical benefits Vision benefits