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Job description
City/State: Saint Louis, Missouri
nCategories: Respiratory and Pulmonary
nJob Status: Part-Time
nReq ID :
nPay Range: $26.97 – $46.74 / hour (Salary or hourly rate is based on job qualifications and relevant work experience)
nAdditional Information About the Role
nJoin the Respiratory Team at BJC Healthcare's Christian Hospital . Christian Hospital is dedicated to your growth and development. Be a part of an environment where you can thrive! We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Respiratory Therapist to join our team and make a difference in patient care.
nnnPart Time Days
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nn6:45am-7:15pm
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nnBenefits Eligible
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n n$5,000 Sign-On Bonus
nStudents 6 months from graduating from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program are welcome to apply
nOverview
nChristian Hospital has been serving St. Louis and the surrounding metro areas since 1903. U.S. News & World Report ranks Christian Hospital No. 5 in St. Louis for overall clinical excellence and No. 9 in Missouri, which puts us in the top 6% of all hospitals in the state!
nThe U.S. News adult methodology ranks clinical specialties and rates common care procedures and conditions. Christian was nationally ranked as “high performing” in the clinical specialty of geriatrics and in the following seven of 21 common procedures and conditions: heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, diabetes, COPD, pneumonia and stroke. High performing in a specialty means we were in the top 10% nationally of all evaluated hospitals for that specialty or procedure and condition.
nNorthwest HealthCare , six miles west of Christian, offers 24- hour emergency care, the Sleep Disorders Center and a variety of outpatient diagnostic and imaging services.
nThe Physical Therapy Department at Christian Hospital is located on the second floor of CH. Services are provided to patients of all ages with musculoskeletal deficiencies.
nPreferred Qualifications
nRole Purpose
nProvides direct patient care activities related to respiratory care including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation within the guidelines of the hospital and department. Can independently apply advanced clinical respiratory expertise and scientific knowledge including best practices serving as a resource to others as part of the patient care team. Ensures patient safety by providing care in an effective, developmentally and age appropriate manner while complying with all quality and regulatory requirements as well as quality improvement initiatives.
nResponsibilities
nnnEffectively communicates by participating in the exchange of information including documentation, handoff and works collaboratively with the healthcare team.
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nnProvides education and training about respiratory therapy treatments and procedures to others including patients, families, students, new employees and members of the healthcare team utilizing diversity and learning styles.
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nnHolds self-accountable and seeks out opportunities for continuous learning and feedback and is able to perform multiple related duties, prioritizing and applying effective time management.
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nnPerforms various diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures according to established standards, procedures, guidelines and policies. Applies respiratory knowledge and clinical expertise, including the ability to assess, analyze and troubleshoot as needed.
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nnDemonstrates advanced clinical and critical care skills to support additional job responsibilities such as ECMO support, mechanical ventilator support, bronchoscopies, sleep lab, labor and delivery, cardiopulmonary and circulatory rehabilitation, Basic Life Support (BLS), etc. as needed.
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n nMinimum Requirements
nEducation
nnAssoc or CoARC Accredited Prog - Respiratory Therapy
n nExperience
nnNo Experience
n nSupervisor Experience
nnNo Experience
n nLicenses & Certifications
nnnBasic Cardiovascular Life Sup
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nnRespiratory Care Practitioner
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nnRRT
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n nPreferred Requirements
nEducation
nnBachelor's Degree
n nBenefits and Legal Statement
nBJC Total Rewards
nAt BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.
nnnComprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
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nnDisability insurance* paid for by BJC
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nnAnnual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
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nn401(k) plan with BJC match
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nnTuition Assistance available on first day
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nnBJC Institute for Learning and Development
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nnHealth Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
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nnPaid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
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nnAdoption assistance
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n nTo learn more, go to our Benefits Summary ( .
n*Not all benefits apply to all jobs
nThe above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer
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