Respiratory Therapist
Company: SSM Health
Location: Chesterfield
Posted on: April 20, 2025
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Job Description:
It's more than a career, it's a callingMO-SSM Health Saint Louis
University Hospital 1201 GrandWorker Type:RegularJob Highlights: -
- - - - - - Department: Respiratory Therapy - - - - - - - Sign On
Bonus: -$20,000 * - - - - - - - Schedule:--- Nights - 3x-12s - - -
- - - -Pay Range starts at: -$28.36/hour - - - - - - - Shift
Differentials: Night $3/hour also weekend, and additional shifts---
- - - - - - - Location: -St. Louis University Hospital - RRT
certification required before start date. -Relocation assistance is
available for those outside of metro St. Louis. *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 that offers exceptional pay, benefits,
tuition reimbursement, pet insurance, matching retirement funds,
and more! If you would like to be a part of this team, please
submit your application today! -* Sign-on Bonus paid IN FULL on 1st
paycheck. - Qualified external candidates onlyJob 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. They should be
energetic and motivated to support the success of a growing
service. The respiratory therapist should refer to supervisory
personnel in any doubtful situation.Job Responsibilities and
Requirements:POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA (%
of time)The following are essential job accountabilities:1.
Demonstrate ability to relate to coworkers in a professional and
respectful manner, in order to assure and promote a culture of
safety.2. Performs all respiratory related therapeutic and
diagnostic maneuvers are carried out in accordance with established
policies and procedures of the department. This shallinclude: -
(50%)Criteria: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 CPRH. Perform
diagnostic procedures including but not limited to:1. ABG
analysis2. Pulse Oximetry3. Nitric Oxide pulmonary hypertension
studies3. The licensed respiratory therapist will ensure that each
patient's status is assessed to determine the patient's care needs
and to ensure patient's needs are reassessed in response to
treatment and care provided.Criteria:Assess and reassess patients
for therapy which includes but is not limited to:A. Vital signs
before and after therapy.B. Breath sounds before and after
therapy.C. Checking for physician orders for therapy.D. Pre and
post assessment for therapy tolerance and response.E. Oxygen
requirements.F. Sputum color, viscosity and quantity.G. Other
patient specific observations as needed. - - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -4. Special duties: Ability to
interact with physicians and nurses. May work in an intensive care
unit area. This may include: - (25%)Criteria: - - - - - - - - - - -
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- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -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 jobduties.L. Assist
with the prevention of ventilator associated pneumonia as indicated
by the latest evidence based literature.5. Perform all other
aspects of Respiratory Care in accordance with hospital policies
and procedures. - (5%)Criteria:A. Attends monthly department
meetings, specialty meetings, in-services, and any other meetings
as required.B. Assure all time and attendance exceptions are
properly recorded in the exceptions book.C. Communicates with
physicians in regard to therapies ordered and therapeutic goals.The
following job accountabilities may be reassigned:6. Performs other
duties as required. -(5%)Criteria:A. Cleaning, disinfecting and/or
sterilization of all reusable of respiratory and bronchoscopy
equipment.B. Routine mechanical maintenance of respiratory
equipment.C. Maintain neat and clean work and storage areas.D.
Maintain neat and accurate records.E. Answer phone in a
professional and timely manner.7. Safety/Infection Control:
Practices according to safety and infection control policies. (1,
2, 3, 4, 5) -5%CriteriaA. Practices universal precautions and
disposes of hazardous wastes per established guidelines.B.
Maintains a safe, clean, comfortable and therapeutic environment
for patients/families/employees in accordance with hospital
standards.1. Maintains clutter free environment.2. Keeps
conversations and background noise to a minimum.3. Adheres to dress
code.C. Reports risk management concerns.D. Assumes responsibility
for completing all annual mandatory requirements:1. Safety/Fire2.
Blood Borne Pathogen3. Hazardous Communication4. TB5. Department
Specific6. Age Appropriate Care (for clinical staff only)7.
BLS/ACLS per recertification guidelines of AHA8. Service: Provides
service excellence to the customers of Saint Louis University
Hospital by delivering timely, high quality care in a courteous,
and respectful manner.(1, 2, 3, 4, 5) - 10%Criteria: - - - - - - -
- -A. Explain therapy to the patient prior to initiation.B. Being
courteous to the patient, their family, visitors and co-workers.C.
Respects patients' rights.D. Practice commitment of patient
confidentiality.8. Quality Improvement (QI): - Incorporates Quality
Assessment into one's daily work. 5%Criteria: - - - - - - - - -A.
Assisting with collection of data for reporting.B. Completes
paperwork in a timely fashion.1. Complete charting/charging by the
end of the assigned shift.2. Review charting for errors before
electronically signing.3. Report any unresolved charting/charging
discrepancies to the immediate supervisor for resolution.C. Follow
policies and procedures when administering care.D. Report quality
issues to management for review.9. Age Appropriate Care: - Provides
age-appropriate care to:____Infant ___ Child __X__ Adolescent - - -
- - - - - - - - ___X__ Adult - - - - - - - - - - - ___X__
GeriatricCriteria: - - - - - - - - -A. Demonstrates knowledge and
skills of normal growth & development necessary to provide services
to the age of the patient served by the department.B. Demonstrates
ability to assess and interpret age specific data to identify
patient needs.C. Utilizes communication skills necessary to
interpret age specific responses to service and interaction.D.
Involves family or significant other in decision making related to
services provided.E. Demonstrates ability to provide service needed
for the age groups routinely served by the department assigned.F.
Position specific: Able to titrate dosages and applications to fit
the needs of the various growth and development stages. Recognizing
that each stage requires different considerations and methods.10.
Specialized Care: Provides specialized care to patients at high
risk for injury. (1, 2, 4, 5, 8) - (include if appropriate)
CriteriaA. Restraint Care1. Initiates/evaluates alternatives to
restraint prior to application.2. Applies restraints consistent
with the approved procedure.3. Monitors and assesses patient's
response throughout the restraint period at the appropriate
intervals.B. Pain Management (licensed personnel)1. Assess patient
for presence of pain on admission and during
assessments/reassessments.2. Incorporates patient's
cultural/spiritual beliefs regarding pain into pain management
plan.3.Implement pain management techniques. Focus on prevention
rather than treatment.4. Include patient and/or family members in
developing a pain management plans.5. Consider other methods of
pain control when developing plan of care: massage, repositioning,
immobilization, and music therapy.C. Abuse Assessment1. Is aware of
abuse recognition criteria and incorporates it into assessments.2.
Reports signs of possible abuse/neglect to the physician & Risk
Management, and recommends appropriate consultations (psychiatric,
Social Work) for evaluation.DISCLAIMER: - Performs other related
duties as assigned or requested.Rationale for Essential Functions1.
The performance of this function is the reason the job exists.2.
There are limited employees among whom the performance of this
function can be distributed.3. This function occupies a great deal
of the employee's time.4. This function is highly specialized.
Employees are hired for the skill/ability to perform this
function.5. Failure to perform this function may have serious
consequences.6. The function was performed by past employees, and
is performed by current employees.7. Exposure to blood borne
pathogens that require the use of protective equipment.8. Exposure
to tuberculosis that requires the use of protective equipment.Work
requires the knowledge and skills necessary to provide direct
patient care appropriate to patient population of specialty:Job
SpecificationsMINIMUM EDUCATION: Graduate of an AMA approved school
Respiratory Therapy preferred.MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: Leadership skills
are desirable and should be demonstrated.REQUIRED REGISTRY OR
LICENSE: Registered with the N.B.R.C Licensed in the state of
Missouri required.INDEPENDENT ACTION: Must demonstrate the ability
to provide high quality therapy skills with moderate supervision
and to make independent decisions in critical and non-critical care
areas. Individuals must be energetic and motivated to support the
success of a growing service.PRESSURE OF WORK: Capable of
withstanding long hours of walking and standing. Capable of
tolerating the sights and sounds and odors associated with the care
of the sick and dying patients. Capable of responding quickly in
emergencies. Capable of lifting moderate weights. Capable of
handling hazards due to exposure to inflammable and explosive
gases.WORKING CONDITIONS: May be exposed to infectious and
contagious diseases. Regularly exposed to the risk of blood borne
diseases. Exposed to hazardous anesthetic agents, body fluids, and
wastes. Subjected to electrical and radiant energy hazards.
Exposure to unpleasant patient or unit elements. Contact with
patients under a wide variety of circumstances. May be exposed to
unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries and illness). Subject to
varying and unpredictable situations. May be required to handle
emergency or crisis situations. Subjected to irregular
hours.Exposed to chemicals such as isopropyl alcohol, Aerosol and
cleaning solutions which are used in decontaminating
equipment.PROTECTIVE REQUIREMENTS:
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