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

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 26 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with at least 2 years of experience in Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics. First-time travelers are accepted. The position requires working every third weekend and includes floating within scope to meet facility needs. Pending licenses are accepted.

Required Qualifications

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

Schedule & Work Conditions

• Weekend requirement: Every third weekend
• Floating within scope of practice as needed
• Locals within 75 miles radius are not accepted
• Return to Office (RTO) restrictions: No more than 7 days
• Guaranteed minimum hours: 3 shifts per 13 weeks
• Block scheduling accommodations may be considered

Prior Travel Experience

• Prior travel experience is not required. First-time travelers are accepted.

Facility Type

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

Required Compliance & Documentation

• Government-issued ID (e.g., driver’s license or state ID)
• 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
• Professional license primary source verification (including NURSYS for Missouri licenses)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, must include standard drug panels and be valid throughout assignment
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Tdap vaccine or declination (expires every 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination/declination as applicable
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season
• Fit mask testing (N95 respirators) with annual renewal
• Various facility-specific compliance documents including HIPAA acknowledgement, confidentiality form, hand hygiene, dress code, and latex allergy questionnaire
• Unit-specific competency exams and skills checklists as required
• References: Two professional references required (supervisors preferred)

Additional Requirements

• Ability to float within scope to meet facility needs
• Must be able to work with airway management devices and perform medication administration as listed
• Epic experience required for charting and documentation
• Must adhere to facility policies including dress code, hand hygiene, and fingernail policies

Notes

• Parking is available with monthly fees; night shift parking may be free in designated employee lots
• Orientation requires parking in a designated garage with a fee (not reimbursed)
• Candidates must provide a recent badge photo (head and shoulders, white background, no obstructions)

This position offers a comprehensive opportunity for experienced Respiratory Therapists looking to work in a large, acute care teaching hospital setting with advanced respiratory care responsibilities.