Registered Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory/Neuro Diagnostics
St. Louis, Missouri
Barnes-Jewish Hospital

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

Location

• Saint Louis, Missouri

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract

Contract Length

• Approximately 26 weeks

Specialty

• Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience as an RRT
• First-time travel therapists accepted
• Prior travel experience not required

Work Schedule

• Night shifts, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (18:45 to 7:15)
• Weekend requirement: every third weekend
• Floating within scope of practice may be required to meet facility needs

Licensure & Certifications

• Must hold a current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license
• Pending license accepted
• Required certifications:

  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential

Clinical Skills & Competencies

• Airway management and suctioning including:

  • Endotracheal tube suctioning
  • Extubation
  • Nasal and oral airway suctioning and placement
  • Oropharyngeal suctioning
  • Sputum specimen collection
  • Tracheostomy suctioning
• Medication administration experience with:

  • Albuterol, Atrovent, Combivent
  • Inhaled Flolan, inhaled steroids
  • Lidocaine, Nitric Oxide (INo)
  • Pulmicort, Racemic epinephrine, Xopenex
• Familiarity with medication delivery systems:

  • Aerosol setup mask and trach
  • Metered dose inhaler
• Nebulizer use including handheld, T-piece, trach collar, ultrasonic
• Oxygen therapy including High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC)
• Ventilator management:

  • BiPAP, CPAP
  • Troubleshooting high pressure alarms
  • Weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) interpretation
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system required

Facility Type

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

Requirements/Qualifications

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

Additional Requirements & Information

• Local candidates within 75 miles radius are not accepted
• Return to Office (RTO) restrictions: no more than 7 days
• Guaranteed minimum of 3 shifts per 13 weeks
• Must have government-issued ID (e.g., driver’s license or state ID)
• Background checks required including criminal, education verification, and state-specific searches
• Drug testing required within 1 year of start and must remain valid throughout assignment
• Physical exam required within 1 year of start
• Fit mask testing required annually (N95 respirators)
• Immunization and health document requirements include:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine or declination
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframes
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination/declination as applicable
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season
• Facility-specific compliance documents must be completed prior to start, 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 required through online learning platform unless previously completed in current calendar year
• Two professional references required (supervisors preferred)
• Unit-specific skills checklist required within 1 year of start
• Must provide a recent badge photo (head and shoulders, white background, no obstructions, taken within 6 months)

Parking

• Monthly parking passes available for a fee (varies by lot)
• No charge for parking if working straight night shifts (employee parking available)
• Day/night rotation shifts require paid parking pass

This position offers a comprehensive clinical experience in a large, acute care teaching hospital with advanced respiratory care responsibilities and requires strong clinical skills, certifications, and compliance with facility-specific policies and health requirements.