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MO-SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles

Worker Type:

Regular

Job 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: St. Joseph Hospital-St. Charles

We are currently looking for a skilled and experienced Respiratory Care Practitioner to join our team at SSM Health-St. Joseph-St. Charles. This is a full-time position on the night shift. As a Respiratory Care Practitioner-Lead, you will play a crucial role in providing respiratory care services and leading a team of dedicated professionals.

To attract top talent like yourself, we are offering a generous sign-on bonus of $20,000, in addition to competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. At SSM Health, we value our employees and strive to create a positive and supportive work environment.

If you are passionate about respiratory care and possess strong leadership skills, we would love to hear from you. Your expertise and dedication will make a significant impact on the lives of our patients and their families.

Thank you for considering SSM Health-St. Joseph-St. Charles as your potential employer. We look forward to the possibility of working together and making a difference in the lives of our 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' experience

PHYSICAL 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.

Licenses / Certifications:

Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA), FUTURE - Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) within 12 months - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), Respiratory Care Practitioner - State of Work Location

Work Shift:

Night Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

4302000002 Respiratory Therapy

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

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