Respiratory Therapist - PRN
On-siteSt. Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Provide respiratory care treatment, oxygen services, diagnostic testing, and ventilation support to in-patients and out-patients from neonatal to geriatric. Set up, monitor, and wean oxygen therapy and artificial ventilation while drawing, analyzing, and reporting arterial blood gases and EKGs. Deliver intermittent therapy, assist with changing artificial airways, and perform routine and advanced therapeutic procedures per policy. Review and document clinical information, educate patients and co-workers on treatment plans, and adapt communication to specific patient populations. Maintain knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulatory standards to ensure compliance. Work a flexible schedule including 24/7 shifts, weekends, holidays, and on-call availability in a patient care area with potential exposure to blood, body fluids, and hazardous medications.
Required Qualifications
- Associate's Degree
- Current License as a Respiratory Therapist in the state of practice
- Certification by the National Board of Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association
- Computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information
- Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally
- Proficiency with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Must be able to stoop, bend, reach and grab with arms and hands, manual dexterity
- Must be able to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time
- Must be able to travel throughout and between facilities
- Must be able to work a flexible work schedule (24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability)
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) must be obtained within 90 days of hire
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