Respiratory Care Practitioner - RRT, Pulmonary Function

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

MO-SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital

Worker Type : Regular

Job Highlights :

Department : Respiratory Therapy  / Pulmonary Services

Schedule : Full Time, Day Shift, 40 Hours / Week. Monday - Friday, no weekends, 8a-4p.

Sign On Bonus : $20,000 with two-year service commitment for external qualified candidates

Location : SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital

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

EXPERIENCE

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND / OR CERTIFICATIONS

State of Work Location : Illinois

State of Work Location : Missouri

State of Work Location : Oklahoma

State of Work Location : Wisconsin

Work Shift :

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type : Employee

Department :

4302000010 Respiratory Therapy

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

40

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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