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Staff Position

Respiratory Therapist
SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital
Jefferson City, MO
Flexible

$21-32/hour

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • ShiftFlexible
  • Facility Information
    1:4 Patient ratioShort Term Acute Care154 bedsEpic Systems Corporation

Pay

Estimated pay
$21-32/hour

Description

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.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.


EDUCATION

  • Associate's degree or equivalent years of experience and education.

EXPERIENCE

  • No experience required.
Provides evaluation of and care for respiratory therapy patients. Administers prescribed respiratory therapeutic services.
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Facility

SSM Health Saint Mary's Hospital-Jefferson City

4.5rating(2 reviews)
Compensation
5.0rating
Culture
1.0rating
Work Environment
3.0rating
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Toxic people

I worked 3 contracts and it was great, at first. Then the drama started. Affairs, infighting, back stabbing. All the crap I avoid as a traveler. It WAS great and I hope management took care of the drama.

Anonymous
Anonymous
Surgical Technologist (Allied Health Professional)
Review of SSM Health Saint Mary's Hospital-Jefferson City on Jan 4, 2024
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  • 1:4 Patient ratioVerified by 8 Vivian users
  • Short Term Acute Care
  • 154 beds
  • Epic Systems Corporation
ADDRESS2505 Mission DrJefferson City, MO 65109
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Employer

SSM Health

1.0rating(1 review)
Compensation
4.1rating
Culture
3.8rating
Work Environment
4.3rating
About
SSM Health has grown to be one of the largest integrated health systems in the country, because leadership, administration and providers work closely together to find solutions to the most pressing needs in medical care today. Collectively, our knowledge and resources are combined to innovate, optimize workflows and allow for better care delivery and patient interactions. Physicians and leadership engage in regular discussions designed to standardize practices that yield better outcomes across our system. Physicians, providers and health care leaders seeking the stability and resources of a large, reputable integrated health system, as well as the collegiality and respect of peers and the rewards of practicing in a faith-based organization, choose SSM Health as their ideal practice setting. SSM Health's 23 hospitals, more than 290+ physician offices and outpatient care sites, and 10 post-acute facilities offer vast opportunities to shape the future of health care throughout Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma and Wisconsin.
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Jefferson City, MO

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