Actively Hiring RT | $50/hr | Weekend Shift | SSM Health On-Demand

$104,000 - $104,000/Yr

ShiftMed - Richmond Heights, MO

Part-time - Entry Level

Richmond Heights, MO

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Respiratory Therapist (RT) position at ShiftMed offers flexible scheduling and competitive pay for healthcare professionals in Richmond Heights, MO. This role allows RTs to work when and where they choose, providing essential respiratory care to patients in various healthcare settings. The position emphasizes compassionate care and teamwork, with a focus on patient advocacy and support.

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 patient and family about the health condition and provides information about community support groups and other available programs.
• Assists with care, calibration and maintenance of all equipment.
• Participates in maintaining departmental inventory levels for supplies and equipment.
• Processes equipment per established cleaning/sterilization procedures.
• Responds to Medical Emergencies and Rapid Responses.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent years of experience and education.
• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification within 12 months from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in respiratory therapy is preferred but not required.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay with earning opportunities outside standard wages, including holiday rates and bonuses.
• W-2 employment status, reducing payroll taxes and tax paperwork.
• Access to affordable healthcare coverage plans after working just one shift, including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance options.
• ShiftMed Instant Pay™ allows access to up to 65% of pre-tax earnings after shifts, with no bank transaction fees.