Respiratory Therapist Pulmonary Function

Its more than a career its a calling

Job Highlights:

• Department: Pulmonary Lab
• Schedule: PRN Day Shift
• Starting Pay: $28
• Shift Differentials: Available for night weekend and additional shifts
• Location: Saint Louis University Hospital

*Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist*

Job Summary:

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs ordered pulmonary function and pulmonary stress testing. Monitors and evaluates patient response during and after testing. Documents and reports testing results.
• Determines testing reference ranges and interprets results. Recognizes and corrects for invalid test results.
• Prepares maintains and calibrates pulmonary function testing equipment. Maintains adequate levels of supplies used for testing. Troubleshoots equipment problems and reports needed repairs/replacements.
• Provides education and resources to patient and/or patients family based on clinical implications.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Associates degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent years of experience and education.

EXPERIENCE

• No experience required.

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.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

State of Work Location: Illinois

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• Respiratory Care Practitioner Registered - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• And
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• And
• Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Or
• Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)

State of Work Location: Missouri

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• Respiratory Care Practitioner - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
• And
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• And
• Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Or
• Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)

State of Work Location: Oklahoma

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• Respiratory Care Practitioner - Oklahoma Medical Board
• And
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• And
• Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Or
• Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)

State of Work Location: Wisconsin

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• Respiratory Care Practitioner - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
• And
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• And
• Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Or
• Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
  

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Benefits:

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).

• Flexible Payment Options:our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned unpaid base pay(fees may apply)before payday.

• Upfront Tuition Coverage:we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

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