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Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT) - Pulmonary Function
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What they do
A Respiratory Therapist assists patients who have trouble breathing because of a chronic respiratory illness, trauma, or other conditions. Administers tests to diagnose breathing problems, performs treatments to help patients breathe easier, or sets up breathing equipment such as ventilators. Works closely with physicians and other healthcare workers, and may also assist in providing emergency care to patients suffering from heart attacks, drowning, or shock. Works in hospitals; may also provide care and counseling to patients in their homes.
$69,408 / year median in Missouri
+10% projected growth
Job Description
It's more than a career, it's a calling MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital 1201
Grand Worker Type:
Regular Job Highlights:
Schedule:
Monday-Friday, No Call, No Weekends, No Major Holidays Must obtain RPFT within one yearJob Summary:
Provides diagnostic evaluation of pulmonary function in patients with respiratory insufficiencies.Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs ordered pulmonary function and pulmonary stress testing. Monitors and evaluates patient response during and after testing. Documents and reports testing results. Determines testing reference ranges and interprets results. Recognizes and corrects for invalid test results. Prepares, maintains and calibrates pulmonary function testing equipment. Maintains adequate levels of supplies used for testing. Troubleshoots equipment problems and reports needed repairs/replacements. Provides education and resources to patient and/or patient's family based on clinical implications. Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. Performs other duties as assigned.EDUCATION
Associate's degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent years of experience and education.EXPERIENCE
No experience 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.REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
State of Work Location:
Illinois Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP)- American Heart Association (AHA) And Respiratory Care Practitioner, Registered
- Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) And Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
- National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) And Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT)
- National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Or Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT)
- National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
State of Work Location:
Missouri Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP)- American Heart Association (AHA) And Respiratory Care Practitioner
- Missouri Division of Professional Registration And Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
- National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) And Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT)
- National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Or Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT)
- National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
State of Work Location:
Oklahoma Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP)- American Heart Association (AHA) And Respiratory Care Practitioner
- Oklahoma Medical Board And Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
- National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) And Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT)
- National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Or Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT)
- National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
State of Work Location:
Wisconsin Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP)- American Heart Association (AHA) And Respiratory Care Practitioner
- Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services And Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
- National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) And Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT)
- National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Or Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT)
- National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)