Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
St. Louis, Missouri
SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital

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

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Every other weekend required
• Experience with adults, adult critical care, and Emergency Department (ED) required
• Level 1 Trauma experience required
• Teaching hospital experience required
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system required
• Dress code: Khaki or black bottoms with royal blue top

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Missouri
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), including experience within the last year
• Experience working with adult patients, including adult critical care
• Experience in Emergency Department (ED) settings
• Experience with Level 1 Trauma patients
• Teaching hospital experience
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification

Additional Requirements

• Must complete criminal background check within 12 months prior to start
• Government-issued photo ID required
• Physical exam within 1 year indicating good health
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months
• Drug screening within 12 months prior to start
• OSHA Respirator Clearance required prior to start (fit testing completed onsite during orientation)
• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules and checklists
• Required immunizations and/or documentation including:

  • Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption (annual)
  • COVID vaccine series preferred
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella immunity or vaccination proof
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination proof
  • Hepatitis B titer, series, or declination (for new candidates)

Work Environment

• Level 1 Trauma center
• Teaching hospital setting
• Use of EPIC electronic health record system
• Fit testing for respirators conducted onsite during orientation
• Candidates must be willing to comply with dress code and facility policies

Notes

• Candidates will be required to complete various facility-specific documents and training modules prior to and during orientation
• Fit testing requires candidates to be clean-shaven; refusal may result in cancellation of assignment
• Orientation checklists must be completed and returned within the first week of assignment

This position is ideal for respiratory therapists with critical care and emergency department experience looking for a travel contract opportunity in Missouri.