Registered Respiratory Therapist – Respiratory/Neuro Diagnostics
Saint Louis, Missouri
Barnes-Jewish Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Travel/Contract

Location

• Saint Louis, Missouri

Contract Length

• Approximately 26 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per 13 weeks, 12 hours per shift (18:45 - 7:15)
• Weekend Requirement: Every third weekend
• Floating: Required to float within scope to meet facility needs
• Block Scheduling: Not specified as accommodated
• Local Candidates: Not accepted within 75 miles radius
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: No more than 7 days
• Pending License: Accepted

Required Experience and Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Missouri
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist, including experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Clinical Skills and Competencies

• Airway Management and Suctioning:

  • Endotracheal tube suctioning
  • Extubation
  • Nasal airway suctioning
  • Oral airway placement and suctioning
  • Oropharyngeal suctioning
  • Sputum specimen collection
  • Tracheostomy suctioning
• Medication Administration:

  • Albuterol, Atrovent, Combivent
  • Inhaled Flolan, inhaled steroids
  • Lidocaine, Nitric Oxide (INo)
  • Pulmicort, Racemic epinephrine, Xopenex
• Medication Delivery Systems:

  • Aerosol setup mask and trach
  • Metered dose inhaler
• Nebulizer Use:

  • Handheld, T-piece, Trach collar, Ultrasonic nebulizers
• Oxygen Therapy:

  • High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC)
• Ventilator Management:

  • BiPAP, CPAP
  • Troubleshooting high pressure alarms
  • Weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) interpretation

Facility Type

• Short Term Acute Care hospital
• Teaching hospital with Level Trauma designation
• Total staffed beds: 1259
• Charting system: Epic

Required Documentation and Compliance

• Government-issued ID (e.g., driver's license)
• Criminal background check within 6 months, including statewide and nationwide searches
• Quarterly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Education verification of highest related degree (cannot pend at start)
• Professional license primary source verification (Missouri licenses verified via NURSYS)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, including specific drug panels; must remain valid throughout assignment
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine or declination
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (2 negative PPDs or T-Spot/Q-Gold within 1 year)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination/declination as applicable
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (09/30 - 04/01)
• Fit mask testing (N95 respirators) required and must be renewed annually
• Facility-specific compliance documents including:

  • HIPAA Acknowledgement
  • Latex Allergy Questionnaire
  • Confidentiality Form
  • Regulatory Compliance Education (annual quiz with minimum 80% score)
  • Hand Hygiene, Fingernail, and Dress Code Policies
  • Orientation modules (approx. 16 hours) required for RNs and LVNs; not required for allied professionals
• Badge photo (head and shoulders, white background, no obstructions, taken within 6 months)
• Employment application and references (two professional references required; supervisors preferred)
• Unit-specific skills checklist within 1 year of start

Additional Notes

• Guaranteed minimum of 3 shifts per 13 weeks; cancelled shifts must be full length
• No local candidates accepted within 75 miles
• Floating within scope is required
• Prior travel experience is not required
• On-call requirement not specified
• Parking available with monthly passes (fees apply except for straight night shifts)
• Scrub color: medium to dark gray

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and respiratory therapists considering this travel contract opportunity.