Respiratory Care Practitioner

Job description

It's more than a career, it's a calling MO-SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: DePaul Hospital - St. Louis Respiratory Therapy Schedule: Full-time, Night Shift (6:30pm-7am), 3, 12-hour shifts a week. Rotating weekends (every third) and holiday coverage Sign On Bonus: A two-year service commitment is required and applicable {eligibility is reserved for external qualified candidates only} CRT or RRT welcome!: 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 p...