Respiratory Care Assistant

Join the Respiratory Team at BJC Healthcare's Christian Hospital as a Respiratory Care Assistant. This is a perfect opportunity for respiratory students to gain hands-on experience while working around your school curriculum.

About the Role

Christian Hospital has been serving St. Louis and the surrounding metro areas since 1903. U.S. News & World Report ranks Christian Hospital No. 5 in St. Louis for overall clinical excellence and No. 9 in Missouri, placing it in the top 6% of all hospitals in the state. The hospital is nationally ranked as “high performing” in geriatrics and in seven common procedures and conditions: heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, diabetes, COPD, pneumonia, and stroke.

Northwest HealthCare, six miles west of Christian Hospital, offers 24-hour emergency care, a Sleep Disorders Center, and various outpatient diagnostic and imaging services. The Physical Therapy Department provides services to patients of all ages with musculoskeletal deficiencies.

Pay

• $20/hr for less than 1 year of experience
• $21/hr for greater than 1 year of experience

Must be currently enrolled in a Respiratory School Program. PRN3 shift per 6-week period required.

Responsibilities

• Performs various basic routine diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures in general care areas according to established standards, procedures, guidelines, and policies.
• Recognizes and seeks assistance with abnormal findings and/or changes in patient status to other healthcare team members.
• Effectively communicates by participating in the exchange of information, including documentation, handoff, and collaborative work with the healthcare team.
• Holds self-accountable and seeks opportunities for continuous learning, feedback, and effective time management.
• Processes equipment according to manufacturer and industry standards.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• No prior experience required
• Basic Cardiovascular Life Support (BCLS) certification
• Must be currently enrolled in a Respiratory School Program

Preferred Qualifications

• Respiratory Educational Permit (MO Only)

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available on the first day of the month after hire
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on the first day
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combining vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time
• Adoption assistance