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MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital
Worker Type:
PRN
Job Highlights:
PRN Days
Registration (RRT) required before start 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:
The Respiratory Therapist is a healthcare professional employed to perform all respiratory care diagnostic and therapeutic procedures provided by the Department of Respiratory Care.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
Performs all respiratory related therapeutic and diagnostic maneuvers are carried out in accordance with established policies and procedures of the department.
A. Implements and assess the function of oxygen and therapeutic gas.
B. Ensure proper set-up and implementation of therapeutic and diagnostic procedure.
C. Provide aerosolized medication.
D. Provide CPT and IPV.
E. Setup and monitor ventilators in accordance with the department and hospital policies.
F. Communicates with peers and staff to develop and improve inter- and intradepartmental services. Meet with appropriate personnel to address and resolve problem issues.
G. Performs CPR
H. Perform diagnostic procedures including but not limited to:
1. ABG analysis
2. Pulse Oximetry
3. Nitric Oxide pulmonary hypertension studies
May work in an intensive care unit area.
A. Responsible to respond to critical areas (e.g. ER, OR, Code).
B. Perform routine checks on Life Support Unit.
C. Assist with bronchoscopy procedure.
D. Assist with minor cardiopulmonary invasive or surgical procedures.
E. Perform tracheotomy care.
F. Perform bedside studies including: f/vt, shunt studies, ventilator mechanics dead space, compliance, O2 content, and metabolic cart studies.
G. Perform bedside pulmonary function procedures.
H. Interpretation of complex lab data.
I. Provide input in decisions involving patient care on and off life support systems.
J. Provide input on patient care via physician consultations.
K. Display qualities of an independent thinker through the performance of everyday job
duties.
L. Assist with the prevention of ventilator associated pneumonia as indicated by the latest evidence based literature.
DISCLAIMER: Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
Job Specifications
MINIMUM EDUCATION: Graduate of an AMA approved school Respiratory Therapy preferred.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 1 year experience preferred but new grads welcome.
REQUIRED REGISTRY OR LICENSE: Registered with the N.B.R.C Licensed in the state of Missouri before start date.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified. An individual working in their job classification must also perform specific tasks upon request by supervisor personnel. Furthermore, the duties and responsibilities for this job classification are subject to change at the discretion of the medical center.
Licenses / Certifications:
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), Respiratory Care Practitioner - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Job Type:
Employee
Department:
4302000037 Respiratory Therapy
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
0
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.
MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital
Worker Type:
PRN
Job Highlights:
PRN Days
Registration (RRT) required before start 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:
The Respiratory Therapist is a healthcare professional employed to perform all respiratory care diagnostic and therapeutic procedures provided by the Department of Respiratory Care.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
Performs all respiratory related therapeutic and diagnostic maneuvers are carried out in accordance with established policies and procedures of the department.
A. Implements and assess the function of oxygen and therapeutic gas.
B. Ensure proper set-up and implementation of therapeutic and diagnostic procedure.
C. Provide aerosolized medication.
D. Provide CPT and IPV.
E. Setup and monitor ventilators in accordance with the department and hospital policies.
F. Communicates with peers and staff to develop and improve inter- and intradepartmental services. Meet with appropriate personnel to address and resolve problem issues.
G. Performs CPR
H. Perform diagnostic procedures including but not limited to:
1. ABG analysis
2. Pulse Oximetry
3. Nitric Oxide pulmonary hypertension studies
May work in an intensive care unit area.
A. Responsible to respond to critical areas (e.g. ER, OR, Code).
B. Perform routine checks on Life Support Unit.
C. Assist with bronchoscopy procedure.
D. Assist with minor cardiopulmonary invasive or surgical procedures.
E. Perform tracheotomy care.
F. Perform bedside studies including: f/vt, shunt studies, ventilator mechanics dead space, compliance, O2 content, and metabolic cart studies.
G. Perform bedside pulmonary function procedures.
H. Interpretation of complex lab data.
I. Provide input in decisions involving patient care on and off life support systems.
J. Provide input on patient care via physician consultations.
K. Display qualities of an independent thinker through the performance of everyday job
duties.
L. Assist with the prevention of ventilator associated pneumonia as indicated by the latest evidence based literature.
DISCLAIMER: Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
Job Specifications
MINIMUM EDUCATION: Graduate of an AMA approved school Respiratory Therapy preferred.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 1 year experience preferred but new grads welcome.
REQUIRED REGISTRY OR LICENSE: Registered with the N.B.R.C Licensed in the state of Missouri before start date.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified. An individual working in their job classification must also perform specific tasks upon request by supervisor personnel. Furthermore, the duties and responsibilities for this job classification are subject to change at the discretion of the medical center.
Licenses / Certifications:
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), Respiratory Care Practitioner - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Job Type:
Employee
Department:
4302000037 Respiratory Therapy
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
0
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.
