Respiratory Therapist - Saint Louis, United States - SSM Health

SSM Health Saint Louis, United States

1 month ago

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Description

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 Patient Transportation

Schedule:

Full Time (36hrs), Variable Shift

Starting Pay:

$28.36/hr (Offers are based on years of experience and equity for this role.)

Shift Differentials:

Available for evening, night, weekend, and additional shifts

Location:

SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital

We are currently seeking a dedicated and skilled Respiratory Therapist to join our Flight Transport team at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital.

This full-time position offers a variable shift schedule, allowing for dynamic work hours that can fit a variety of lifestyles and preferences.

Moreover, we understand the importance of recognizing talent and experience, which is why we are excited to offer a substantial $20,000 sign-on bonus for this role.

We believe that competitive compensation is key to fostering a motivated and satisfied team, and as such, we offer a salary that reflects the critical nature of this position.

In addition to the sign-on bonus and competitive salary, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families.

This includes health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and continuous opportunities for professional development.

At SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital, we are committed to delivering exceptional care to our patients, and we believe that our staff is at the heart of this mission.

We would be honored to have you consider joining our team and contributing your valuable skills to our community.

Thank you for considering this opportunity with SSM Health. We look forward to the possibility of welcoming you to our team.

Job Summary:
Functions as crew member for neonatal pediatric specialty team transports.

Collaborates with team to provide exceptional care during ground or air transport of acute or critically ill or injured neonatal or pediatric patients.

Care is guided by clinical assessment, critical thinking, established patient care guidelines and on-line medical control.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Utilizes transport and critical care equipment in a competent manner.
Performs or assists with Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) skills during patient care including, but not limited to, intubation, PIV placement and maintenance, naso/oral/pharyngeal suctioning, application of advanced respiratory care modalities.
Develops plan of care based on patient status and diagnosis and provides respiratory care services in accordance with specific physician's orders, department policy and procedures and guidelines.
Assists and performs daily inventory of equipment on ambulance, aircraft, in storerooms and equipment bags. Assists with care, calibration and maintenance of all equipment. Processes equipment per established cleaning/sterilization procedures.
Maintains thorough patient care documentation according to the standard outlined by department and ministry policy.
Implements and monitors patient care plan and equipment. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition.
Acts as a preceptor and/or participates in orientation of new employees and students as assigned.
Participates/attends in-house education, outreach education, department process improvement projects. Undertakes and maintains projects to include research and publishing opportunities.
Maintains awareness of current issues related to transport medicine through participation in professional activities, i.e. national, state legislative-elected or appointed.
Maintains currency and documentation of prescribed education, certifications and licensures.
Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

EXPERIENCE

Two year's critical care 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, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin

Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
And
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
And
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Academy Pediatrics (AAP)
And
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
And
Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Work Shift:
Variable Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:
Employee

Department:
Patient Transportation

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_
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