Respiratory Care Practitioner - Sims - SSM Health

Description

It's more than a career, it's a calling
IL-SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital - Mount Vernon

Worker Type:

PRNJob Highlights:
Interested in picking up additional shifts, expanding your knowledge base and adding to your work experience with a part time role? We are seeking PRN RRT's to join our team

Department:
Respiratory TherapySchedule: PRN, No set Schedule

Shift Differentials:
Available for nights, weekendsLocation: SSM Health's Good Samaritan Hospital - Mount VernonPay Range:

$ $44.19Pay Rate Type:

HourlySSM Health values the skills and talents that each team member brings to our organization. Compensation for this role is based on a variety of components including relevant experience, labor market, and other qualifications.

The posted pay range for this position is what SSM Health reasonably expects, in good faith, to offer based on the circumstances at the time of posting.

SSM Health may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.


Job Summary:
Provides evaluation of and care for respiratory therapy patients. Administers prescribed respiratory therapeutic services.


Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Assesses patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develops a plan of care based on diagnosis.
Responsible for providing respiratory care services in accordance with specific physician's orders, department policies and procedures and guidelines.
Implements and monitors patient care plan and equipment. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition. Performs advanced respiratory care modalities.
Evaluates respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcome.

Educates the patient and family about the health condition and provides information about community support groups and other available programs.

Assists with care, calibration and maintenance of all equipment. Participates in maintaining departmental inventory levels for supplies and equipment. Processes equipment per established cleaning/sterilization procedures.
Responds to Medical Emergencies and Rapid Responses.
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
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
And
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
And
Respiratory Care Practitioner, Registered - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

State of Work Location:
Missouri
Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
And
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
And
Respiratory Care Practitioner - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
Or
Respiratory Educ Permit - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

State of Work Location:
Oklahoma
Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
And
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
And
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
And
Letter of Acknowledgement of Receipt of Application for Respiratory Care Practitioner. - Oklahoma Medical Board
Or
Provisional Respiratory Care Therapist - Oklahoma Medical Board
Or
Respiratory Care Practitioner - Oklahoma Medical Board

State of Work Location:
Wisconsin
Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
And
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
And
Respiratory Care Practitioner - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional ServicesWork Shift:
PRN / Per Diem Shift (United States of America)Job Type:

Employee
Department:
Respiratory TherapyScheduled Weekly Hours: 0Benefits: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.
Explore All BenefitsSSM 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.