Respiratory Therapist
Company: SSM Health
Location: Newalla
Posted on: July 11, 2025
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Job Description:
It's more than a career, it's a calling OK-SSM Health St.
Anthony Hospital - Shawnee Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights:
Department: Respiratory Therapy Schedule: Night Shift, 7pm to 7am,
3x12-Hour Shifts/Week Starting Pay: $29 Sign On Bonus: $12,000.00,
Speak with a Recruiter for Details Shift Differentials: Available
for night, weekend, and additional shifts? Location: SSM Health St.
Anthony Hospital - Shawnee Job Summary: Provides evaluation of and
care for respiratory therapy patients. Administers prescribed
respiratory therapeutic services. Job Responsibilities and
Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Assesses patient for
appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develops a plan of
care based on diagnosis. Responsible for providing respiratory care
services in accordance with specific physician's orders, department
policies and procedures and guidelines. Implements and monitors
patient care plan and equipment. Monitors, records and communicates
patient condition. Performs advanced respiratory care modalities.
Evaluates respiratory practice, administration of medications, and
treatment based on patient outcome. Educates the patient and family
about the health condition and provides information about community
support groups and other available programs. Assists with care,
calibration and maintenance of all equipment. Participates in
maintaining departmental inventory levels for supplies and
equipment. Processes equipment per established
cleaning/sterilization procedures. Responds to Medical Emergencies
and Rapid Responses. Works in a constant state of alertness and
safe manner. Performs other duties as assigned. EDUCATION
Associate's degree or equivalent years of experience and education.
EXPERIENCE No experience required. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Constant
use of speech to share information through oral communication.
Constant standing and walking. Frequent lifting/carrying and
pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs. Frequent sitting,
reaching and keyboard use/data entry. Frequent use of vision and
depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20
feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors. Frequent use
of smell to detect/recognize odors. Frequent use of hearing to
receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear
alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. Occasional lifting/carrying
and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs. Occasional
lifting/moving of patients. Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling,
squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm
movements. Occasional driving. Rare crawling and running. REQUIRED
PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS State of Work Location:
Illinois Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) -
American Heart Association (AHA) And Certified Respiratory
Therapist (CRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) And
Respiratory Care Practitioner, Registered - Illinois Department of
Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) State of Work
Location: Missouri Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP)
- American Heart Association (AHA) And Certified Respiratory
Therapist (CRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) And
Respiratory Care Practitioner - Missouri Division of Professional
Registration State of Work Location: Oklahoma Basic Life Support
HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
And Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) - National Board for
Respiratory Care (NBRC) And Letter of Acknowledgement of Receipt of
Application for Respiratory Care Practitioner. - Oklahoma Medical
Board Or Provisional Respiratory Care Therapist - Oklahoma Medical
Board Or Respiratory Care Practitioner - Oklahoma Medical Board
State of Work Location: Wisconsin Basic Life Support HealthCare
Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Certified
Respiratory Therapist (CRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care
(NBRC) And Respiratory Care Practitioner - Wisconsin Department of
Safety and Professional Services Work Shift: Night Shift (United
States of America) Job Type: Employee Department: 4302000024
Respiratory Therapy Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Benefits: SSM Health
values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive
benefits package to fit their needs. Paid Parental Leave : we offer
eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns
or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). Flexible
Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay
offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned,
unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday. Upfront Tuition
Coverage : we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath
Funded for eligible team members. Explore All Benefits SSM Health
is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate
on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age,
disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy,
veteran status , or any other characteristic protected by
applicable law. Click here to learn more.
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