Registered Respiratory Therapist- Full-Time Days

Additional Information About the Role J oin the Respiratory Team at BJC Healthcare's Memorial Hospital Belleville where we are dedicated to your growth and development. Be a part of an environment where you can thrive! We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Respiratory Therapist to join our team and make a difference in patient care.

• Full-time
• 6:45am-7:15pm
• 3-(12) hour shifts
• Every other weekend
• Holiday rotation

*Students 6 months from graduating from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program are welcome to apply* ***$10,000 Sign on Bonus***Overview Memorial Hospital Belleville is an acute care hospital offering medical and surgical services plus critical and emergency care including Children?s at Memorial for pediatric emergency care. It provides patients a full complement of diagnostic and treatment services as well as heart and vascular care. Memorial, offering medical and surgical services plus critical care, is an accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI by the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care and is designated as an Acute Stroke Ready Hospital by the Illinois Department of Public Health. In addition, Memorial Belleville recently was accredited by the American College of Radiology as a designated Lung Cancer Screening Center. Since 2008, it has been designated as a Magnet®-recognized organization for nursing excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Memorial Hospital Shiloh , a 94-bed, all-private suite hospital was recognized with Magnet status in 2018 and provides emergency care, labor & delivery, nursery, medical and surgical services plus critical care. The Respiratory Care Department provides inpatients and outpatients with high-quality therapeutic and testing services. Preferred Qualifications Role Purpose Provides direct patient care activities related to respiratory care including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation within the guidelines of the hospital and department. Can independently apply advanced clinical respiratory expertise and scientific knowledge including best practices serving as a resource to others as part of the patient care team. Ensures patient safety by providing care in an effective, developmentally and age appropriate manner while complying with all quality and regulatory requirements as well as quality improvement initiatives. Responsibilities Effectively communicates by participating in the exchange of information including documentation, handoff and works collaboratively with the healthcare team. Provides education and training about respiratory therapy treatments and procedures to others including patients, families, students, new employees and members of the healthcare team utilizing diversity and learning styles. Holds self-accountable and seeks out opportunities for continuous learning and feedback and is able to perform multiple related duties, prioritizing and applying effective time management. Performs various diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures according to established standards, procedures, guidelines and policies. Applies respiratory knowledge and clinical expertise, including the ability to assess, analyze and troubleshoot as needed. Demonstrates advanced clinical and critical care skills to support additional job responsibilities such as ECMO support, mechanical ventilator support, bronchoscopies, sleep lab, labor and delivery, cardiopulmonary and circulatory rehabilitation, Basic Life Support (BLS), etc. as needed. Minimum Requirements Education Assoc or CoARC Accredited Prog - Respiratory Therapy Experience No Experience Supervisor Experience No Experience Licenses & Certifications Basic Cardiovascular Life Sup Respiratory Care Practitioner RRT Preferred Requirements Education Bachelor's Degree Benefits and Legal Statement BJC Total Rewards At BJC we?re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary . *Not all benefits apply to all jobs The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer Create a Job Match for Similar Jobs

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