Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT)

Job Summary

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

Primary Responsibilities

• Affords assessment of patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and development of a plan of care based on diagnosis.
• Ensures provision of respiratory care services in compliance with specific physician’s orders, department policies and procedures and guidelines.
• Implements and monitors patient care plan and equipment.
• Maintains monitoring, recording, and communication of patient condition.
• Executes advanced respiratory care modalities.
• Evaluates respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcome.
• Conveys information about health condition and available community support groups to the patient and family.
• Assists with care, calibration, and maintenance of all equipment.
• Maintains departmental inventory levels for supplies and equipment.
• Carries out equipment cleaning/sterilization procedures according to established protocols.
• Responds to medical emergencies and rapid responses.
• Operates in a state of constant alertness and safety.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy or equivalent years of experience and education.
• No experience required.

Physical Requirements

• Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.
• 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).
• 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 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

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Respiratory Care Practitioner, Registered - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Respiratory Care Practitioner - Missouri Division of Professional Registration Or Respiratory Educ Permit - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Letter of Acknowledgment 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
• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Respiratory Care Practitioner - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Benefits

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 Benefits

About the Role

WI-St. Agnes Hospital Worker Type Regular

Schedule

Weekend Shift (United States of America)

Job Type

Employee

Department

RESPIRATORY THERAPY