Respiratory Therapist - Lead RRT
Company: SSM Health
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: October 11, 2024
Job Description:
It's more than a career, it's a callingMO-SSM Health Cardinal
Glennon Children's HospitalWorker Type:RegularJob Highlights:
- Department: Respiratory Therapy
- Schedule: Full Time, Night Shift, 7:00pm - 7:00am, every 3rd
weekend
- Starting Pay: $30.91/hr (Offers are based on years of
experience and equity for this role.)
- Shift Differentials: Available for evening, night, weekend, and
additional shifts
- Location: Cardinal Glennon Children's HospitalCardinal Glennon
Children's Hospital is renowned for its exceptional pediatric care
and commitment to improving the lives of children. As a Respiratory
Therapist Lead at Cardinal Glennon, you will have the opportunity
to make a significant impact on the lives of young patients and
their families.In addition to the rewarding nature of the work, we
are pleased to offer a generous sign-on bonus of $20,000 for
qualified candidates who join our team. This sign-on bonus is a
testament to our commitment to attracting and retaining top talent
like yourself.As a Respiratory Therapist Lead at Cardinal Glennon
Children's Hospital, you will be responsible for providing
respiratory care to pediatric patients, assessing their needs, and
implementing appropriate treatment plans. You will work closely
with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to ensure
the best possible outcomes for our young patients.**Sign on bonuses
are for external qualified candidates. - Internal candidates,
please check with your recruiter to see what options are available
for you.** Job Summary:Leads assigned staff in performing
activities or tasks in respiratory care.Job Responsibilities and
Requirements:PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Leads or coordinates shift operations of assigned activities,
resources, and/or associates.
- Serves as a technical or clinical resource and performs similar
duties with staff.
- Assigns, monitors and reviews progress of work. Monitors and
reports compliance with policies and/or procedures.
- Oversees and evaluates orientation and training of assigned
associates. May provide input in the review and evaluation of staff
performance.
- May perform the duties of a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
- Must be able to provide initial assistance for those needing
emergency intervention.
- Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned.EDUCATION
- Associate's degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent years of
experience and education.EXPERIENCE
- Two years' experiencePHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Constant use of speech to share information through oral
communication.
- Constant standing and walking.
- 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) and to identify and
distinguish colors.
- 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 lifting/moving of patients.
- 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 - -State of Work Location: Illinois -
- - - -Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) -
American Heart Association (AHA) -
- - - -And -
- - - -Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board
for Respiratory Care (NBRC) -
- - - -And -
- - - -Respiratory Care Practitioner, Registered - Illinois
Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) - - - -
-State of Work Location: Missouri -
- - - -Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) -
American Heart Association (AHA) -
- - - -And -
- - - -Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board
for Respiratory Care (NBRC) -
- - - -And -
- - - - - - -Respiratory Care Practitioner - Missouri Division of
Professional Registration -
- - - - - - -Or -
- - - - - - -Respiratory Temp Permit - Missouri Division of
Professional Registration - -State of Work Location: Oklahoma -
- - - -Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) -
American Heart Association (AHA) -
- - - -And -
- - - -Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board
for Respiratory Care (NBRC) -
- - - -And -
- - - -Respiratory Care Practitioner - Oklahoma Medical Board -
-State of Work Location: Wisconsin -
- - - -Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) -
American Heart Association (AHA) -
- - - -And -
- - - -Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board
for Respiratory Care (NBRC) -
- - - -And -
- - - -Respiratory Care Practitioner - Wisconsin Department of
Safety and Professional Services -Work Shift:Night Shift (United
States of America)Job Type:EmployeeDepartment:4302000010
Respiratory TherapyScheduled Weekly Hours:36SSM Health is an equal
opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis
of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or
any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to
learn more.
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. -
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