Bonney Lake, Washington
Posted: 16-Dec-24
Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
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Internal Number: 81001
Join the Respiratory Team at BJC Healthcare's state of the art pediatric facility. St. Louis Children's Hospital is dedicated to your growth and development. Be a part of an environment where you can thrive.
- Full-time
- Salary Position
- Hours - 5/8's 6am to 2:30pm
Overview
St. Louis Children’s Hospital is dedicated to improving the health and lives of children. As one of the top-ranked children’s hospitals in the country, St. Louis Children’s provides care in more than 50 specialty areas through a dedicated team of physicians, nurses, staff and volunteers. Along with inpatient and outpatient medical care, the hospital offers education, wellness and injury-prevention programs to fulfill its mission to “do what’s right for kids.”
Providing comprehensive, high-quality care and serving as an advocate for children has been St. Louis Children’s commitment since its inception in 1879. Today, the hospital serves patients and families across a 300-mile service area, and has seen patients from all 50 states and more than 80 countries.
St. Louis Children’s consistently ranks among America’s Best Children’s Hospitals by U.S.News & World Report in all surveyed categories. In 2021, St. Louis Children’s was one of eight children’s hospitals to rank in the top 25 of all 10 specialties. The hospital’s academic and physician partner, Washington University School of Medicine, is one of the top-ranked medical schools in the United States. Since 2005, St. Louis Children’s has been designated as a Magnet® hospital for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center® (ANCC).
Preferred Qualifications
Role Purpose
Oversees daily operations of Respiratory Care in acute services. Oversees staffing and workload distribution for assigned programs and collaborates with other program and discipline leads to assure patient care needs are met. Assures that daily workflow is effective and promotes proactive problem solving among team members. Works under the direction of a supervisor, in collaboration with discipline leads and clinical specialists to assure regulatory standards are met. Assists the supervisor with management of the programs and serves as a resource / contact with customers such as patients, families, nurses, case managers and physicians.
Responsibilities
- Assists with researching, evaluating, selecting and implementing systems which improve efficiency of assigned program and related operations.
- Makes appropriate recommendations and consults with interdisciplinary teams to develop a plan of care based on the patient's expected outcome.
- Provides consultation, evaluation and treatment services for patients ordered on therapy based on each patient's needs and delivers services in accordance with a written plan of care and policies, protocols and procedures.
- Coordinates the daily activities of the programs in collaboration with hospital or campus interdisciplinary teams.
- Supports supervisors and coordinators in organizing clinical and technical activities.
- Performs Other Responsibilities as Assigned
- BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.
Minimum Requirements
Education
- Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy or CoARC Accredited Prog.
Experience
- 2-5 years
Supervisor Experience
- No Experience
Licenses & Certifications
- Basic Cardiovascular Life Sup
- Respiratory Care Practitioner
- RRT
Preferred Requirements
Education
- Bachelor's Degree
Experience
- 5-10 years
Supervisor Experience
- 2-5 years
Benefits and Legal Statement
BJC Total Rewards
At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
- Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
- Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
- 401(k) plan with BJC match
- Tuition Assistance available on first day
- BJC Institute for Learning and Development
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
- Adoption assistance
To learn more, go to www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits
*Not all benefits apply to all jobs
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer