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

Shift Details

• Night shift
• 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM to 7:30 AM)
• Total 36 hours per week

Job Description

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

Required Qualifications

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

Required Competencies and Exams

• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (required for ICU, ED, Telemetry, PCU, Step Down units)
• Skills checklist required

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Criminal background check within 12 months prior to start, including SSN trace, 7-year county residence/work history, nationwide search, and sex offender search
• Missouri-specific Family Care Safety Registry (FCSR) and EDL search required prior to start
• Government-issued photo ID required
• E-Verify compliance required

Health and Safety Requirements

• Negative drug screen within 12 months prior to start
• Negative TB test (PPD, Qgold, or TSPOT) within 12 months; chest X-ray within 5 years if prior positive PPD
• TB questionnaire required at start and annually
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually (deadline December 5)
• Preferred: COVID vaccination series documentation
• OSHA Respirator Clearance required prior to start for fit testing (fit test completed onsite during first week of orientation)
• Fit testing required annually; must be clean-shaven for fit test at this facility

Orientation and Training

• Completion of facility-specific modules assigned via LMS platform; modules updated annually
• Post-start orientation checklists required
• ICU/CCU and Cath Lab candidates must complete Abiomed Impella online training annually (outside LMS)
• Photo for badge required (passport style, plain background)

Additional Notes

• Candidates must complete confidentiality and ethical conduct agreements prior to start
• Physical exam within 1 year indicating good health required (Aya standard)
• References: Two professional references required for new candidates (Aya standard)
• Medication/Pharmacology exam and general competency exams required for new candidates (Aya standard)

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity, teaching hospital environment with a focus on adult critical care and trauma. Candidates should be prepared for night shifts and meet all licensure, certification, and compliance requirements.