Respiratory Therapist Lead

It's more than a career, it's a calling MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital 1201 Grand Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: · Department: Respiratory Therapy · Sign On Bonus: $20,000 * · Schedule: Nights · Pay Range starts at: $30.91/hour · Shift Differentials: Night $3/hour · Location: St. Louis University Hospital RRT certification required as well as 2 years of experience Relocation assistance is available for those outside of metro St. Louis. * At St. Louis University Hospital, our academic setting allows for multiple cutting edge research studies. Our supportive leadership fosters a team mentality and a close direct working relationship with our physicians. The Respiratory Therapy Department at St. Louis University Hospital takes pride in the excellent team we have and the care we provide. SLU Hospital is an academic institute as well as a Level 1 Trauma facility that offers exceptional pay, benefits, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance, matching retirement funds, and more! If you would like to be a part of this team, please submit your application today! * Sign-on Bonus paid IN FULL on 1st paycheck. Qualified external candidates only 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 or equivalent years of experience and education. EXPERIENCE Two years' experience as a RRT. CERTIFICATION RRT 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. Work Shift: Night Shift (United States of America) Job Type: Employee Department: 4302000037 Respiratory Therapy Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more. Create or login to your SSM Health Candidate Workday account to track your application progress and see real-time updates. Remember to keep a record of your login information to access your Candidate Workday account in the future! Current Employees & Contractors – please apply internally via the Career app on your Workday home page. Do not continue here. Visit here for more information.

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