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Job Highlights:

· Department: Respiratory Therapy

· Sign On Bonus: $20,000 *

· Schedule:​ Full-time Days

· Pay Range starts at: $30.91/hour

· Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts​

· 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:

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 which include
  all respiratory related therapeutic and diagnostic maneuvers which are carried out in accordance with established policies and procedures of the department
• 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.

MINIMUM EDUCATION: Graduate of an AMA approved school Respiratory Therapy, Associate's degree or equivalent years of experience and education.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 2 years experience

REQUIRED REGISTRY OR LICENSE: RRT with the N.B.R.C Licensed in the state of Missouri

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified. An individual working in their job classification must also perform specific tasks upon request by supervisor personnel. Furthermore, the duties and responsibilities for this job classification are subject to change at the discretion of the medical center.

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