Respiratory Care Practitioner

Job description

It's more than a career, it's a calling MO-SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital is seeking a part-time Respiratory Therapist RRT to join our team! Schedule: 7AM-7PM, 2 Days a week, rotating weekend/holiday coverage Must have RRT Licensure in MO Pediatric experience is preferred: Sign on Bonus eligible!: Job Summary: Provides evaluation of and care for respiratory therapy patients. Administers prescribed respiratory therapeutic services. Job Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES - Assesses patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develops a plan of care based on diagnosis. - Responsible for providing respiratory care services in accordance with specific physician's orders, department policies and procedures and guidelines. - Implements and monitors patient care plan and equipment. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition. Performs advanced respiratory care modalities. - Evaluates respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcome. - Educates the patient and family about the health condition and provides inf...