Registered Respiratory Therapist PRN

Location: Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital St. Louis / Chesterfield MO
Worker Type: PRN
Scheduled Weekly Hours: As needed

Job Summary

The Registered Respiratory Therapist provides highquality respiratory care to patients at Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital St. Louis. This PRN role supports patient needs on an asneeded basis and plays a key part in maintaining excellence in safety clinical care communication and overall patient experience.

Qualifications

Required

• Education: Graduate of a CoARCapproved Respiratory Care program
• Licensure: Active Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license; meets all state requirements
• Certifications:
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from NBRC
  • PALS required if working in the Emergency Room

Preferred

• Certification: ACLS (Acute Cardiac Life Support)

Responsibilities

Safety & Risk Management

• Administers medications safely and accurately
• Follows all incident reporting and MERS guidelines
• Maintains confidentiality and infection control standards
• Follows safety practices: fall precautions restraints patient ID and department protocols
• Respects patient and visitor property
• Complies with hospital safety rules (fire tornado environmental)
• Ensures adherence to patient rights and regulatory standards

Coordination of Care & Communication

• May serve as a Preceptor Clinical Instructor or Resource person
• Participates in committees and quality improvement initiatives
• Provides care in assigned patient areas
• Communicates effectively to support workflow and teamwork
• Participates in physician rounds
• Resolves concerns involving patients families staff or equipment
• Updates the care team on changes in patient status
• Provides accurate organized and confidential shift reports
• Makes sound independent decisions and communicates actions appropriately

Primary Clinical Responsibilities

• Performs respiratory care procedures within scope
• Assists physicians with diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory interventions
• Assesses patient/family needs (physical psychosocial spiritual)
• Documents thoroughly and accurately
• Provides patient education and resources
• Updates individualized care plans in a timely manner
• Ensures accurate patient charges
• Stays current with literature and best practices
• Prioritizes and manages time effectively
• Demonstrates flexibility with department needs

Operational Responsibilities

• Adheres to attendance punctuality and dress code expectations
• Reads and responds to department communications
• Attends daily huddles meetings and inservices

Technology & Equipment Management

• Competently operates and troubleshoots respiratory equipment
• Cleans maintains and stocks equipment and supplies
• Assists with evaluation of new products and equipment