Registered Respiratory Therapist - Saint Louis Missouri

Company: BJC HealthCare
Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Posted On: 05/05/2024

Additional Information About the Role

Join the Respiratory Team at BJC Barnes Jewish - West County Hospital. - BJC Barnes Jewish - West County Hospital is dedicated to your growth and development. - Be a part of an environment where you can thrive! -

• CRTs will be considered
• Part Time 12 hours a week
• Schedule - 6 week rotation:
  • Week 1-Sunday
  • Week 2-Friday - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
  • Week 3-Saturday
  • Week 4-Sunday
  • Week 5-Wednesday - - - - - - - - - -
  • Week 6-Saturday
    Overview
    
    Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital offers highly specialized surgical and medical services in an intimate environment and is known for outstanding patient care. With 64 private patient rooms, 14 operating rooms and four intensive care unit rooms, the facility was designed to provide a comforting environment that is innovative, efficient and centered on the patient experience. The campus features a park-like setting with landscaping and a walking path that winds through the grounds and connects to Millennium Park. - -
    Preferred Qualifications
    
    Role PurposeProvides direct patient care activities related to respiratory care including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation within the guidelines of the hospital and department. Can independently apply advanced clinical respiratory expertise and scientific knowledge including best practices serving as a resource to others as part of the patient care team. Ensures patient safety by providing care in an effective, developmentally and age appropriate manner while complying with all quality and regulatory requirements as well as quality improvement initiatives. -Responsibilities
  • Effectively communicates by participating in the exchange of information including documentation, handoff and works collaboratively with the healthcare team.
  • Provides education and training about respiratory therapy treatments and procedures to others including patients, families, students, new employees and members of the healthcare team utilizing diversity and learning styles.
  • Holds self-accountable and seeks out opportunities for continuous learning and feedback and is able to perform multiple related duties, prioritizing and applying effective time management.
  • Performs various diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures according to established standards, procedures, guidelines and policies. Applies respiratory knowledge and clinical expertise, including the ability to assess, analyze and troubleshoot as needed.
  • Demonstrates advanced clinical and critical care skills to support additional job responsibilities such as ECMO support, mechanical ventilator support, bronchoscopies, sleep lab, labor and delivery, cardiopulmonary and circulatory rehabilitation, Basic Life Support (BLS), etc. as needed.Minimum RequirementsEducation
  • Assoc/CoARC Accredited ProgramExperience
  • No ExperienceSupervisor Experience
  • No ExperienceLicenses & Certifications
  • Basic Cardiovascular Life Sup
  • Respiratory Care Practitioner
  • RRTPreferred RequirementsEducation
  • Bachelor's Degree
    Benefits and Legal Statement
    
    BJC Total RewardsAt BJC we're committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.
    • Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
    • Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
    • Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
    • 401(k) plan with BJC match
    • Tuition Assistance available on first day
    • BJC Institute for Learning and Development
    • Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
    • Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
    • Adoption assistanceTo learn more, go to *Not all benefits apply to all jobsThe above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer More...

          

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