Respiratory Care Practitioner

Job description

It's more than a career, it's a calling MO-SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: Department: Respiratory Therapy Those licensed in MO, CRT or RRT, are encouraged to apply! Schedule: Full-time, Day Shift, Three (3) 12-hour shifts a week, rotating weekend coverage, holiday rotation Shift Differentials: Available for weekends: Location: SSM Health St. Clare Hospital, Fenton 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 cond...