Respiratory Care Practitioner - RRT

About the Role

This PRN Respiratory Therapist position covers as-needed shifts at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison. The role requires a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide evaluation and care for respiratory therapy patients, administering prescribed respiratory therapeutic services.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develop a plan of care based on diagnosis.
• Provide respiratory care services in accordance with physician’s orders, department policies, and procedures.
• Implement and monitor patient care plans and equipment; record and communicate patient conditions.
• Perform advanced respiratory care modalities and evaluate practice, medication administration, and treatment based on patient outcomes.
• Educate patients and families about health conditions and provide information on community support groups and programs.
• Assist with care, calibration, and maintenance of equipment; maintain departmental inventory levels for supplies and equipment.
• Process equipment per established cleaning and sterilization procedures.
• Respond to medical emergencies and rapid responses.
• Work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent years of experience and education.
• No prior experience required.

Licenses and Certifications

All Locations: Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) – American Heart Association (AHA) and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).

• Illinois: Respiratory Care Practitioner, Registered – Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).
• Missouri: Respiratory Care Practitioner – Missouri Division of Professional Registration or Respiratory Educator Permit – Missouri Division of Professional Registration.
• Oklahoma: 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.
• Wisconsin: Respiratory Care Practitioner – Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services.

Physical Requirements

• Constant: Use of speech, standing, walking, vision and depth perception, color identification, smell, and hearing.
• Frequent: Lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs, sitting, reaching, keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional: Lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs, lifting/moving patients, bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping, repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements, driving.
• Rare: Crawling and running.

Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave: One week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: Voluntary benefit through DailyPay for instant access to earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply).
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: Provided through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

Schedule

PRN / Per Diem (as-needed shifts). Scheduled weekly hours: 0.