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

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

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM)
Hours per Week: 36

Job Description

• Work every other weekend is required.
• Experience required with adults, adult critical care, and emergency department (ED).
• Level 1 Trauma center experience required.
• Experience in a teaching hospital setting required.
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system required.
• Dress code: Khaki or black bottoms with royal blue tops.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Missouri
• Minimum 1 year of Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
• Experience working with adult patients
• Experience working with Level 1 Trauma patients
• Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).
• Criminal background check within 12 months prior to start, including SSN trace, 7-year county residence/work history, nationwide search, and sex offender search.
• State-specific background checks required for Missouri.
• Primary source verification of state license prior to start.
• NURSYS verification required prior to start.
• Negative drug screen within 12 months of start.
• Physical exam within 1 year indicating good health.
• Fit mask testing (respirator fit test) to be completed onsite during the first week of orientation; must provide a copy of fit test record. Clean-shaven requirement for fit test at this facility.
• TB test (PPD, Qgold, or TSPOT) within 12 months; chest X-ray within 5 years if prior positive PPD.
• Annual TB questionnaire required.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually during flu season.
• COVID vaccination series preferred but not mandatory.
• OSHA Respirator Clearance required prior to start (covered for travel candidates).
• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules and documents prior to or during orientation.
• Completion of post-start orientation checklists during first week on assignment.

Certifications & Competencies

• ACLS and BLS certifications must be current and from AHA or equivalent.
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for critical care areas.
• NIH Stroke certification required for ICU, ED, and related units.
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification required only for Behavioral Health and ER (not applicable here).

Additional Notes

• Candidates will be fit tested onsite; refusal or inability to be clean-shaven for fit testing will result in cancellation.
• Modules and training must be completed annually and transcripts maintained.
• Candidates must sign confidentiality, security agreements, and standards of ethical conduct prior to start.
• References and skills checklist required for new candidates per agency standards.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity, Level 1 Trauma teaching hospital with advanced technology and a supportive team environment. Night shift availability and flexibility for every other weekend are essential.