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Respiratory Therapist - RRT at SSM Health

Position Respiratory Therapist - RRT
Posted 07 Jan 2026
Expired 06 Feb 2026
Company SSM Health
Location East Saint Louis | US
Job Type Full Time

Job Description:

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It's more than a career, it's a calling

MO-SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

Seeking to make a difference in the lives of Pediatric patients? SSM Health's Cardinal Glennon is seeking a skilled Respiratory Care Practitioner to join our team!
  • Department: Respiratory Therapy
  • Schedule: Full Time, Night Shift, 36 Hours/Week
  • A Sign on Bonus may be available for qualified, new applicants to SSM Health! *A two-year service commitment is required with the program
  • Shift Differentials: Available for nights, weekends

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 in Respiratory Care 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 
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) 
  • And 
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - 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 
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) 
  • And 
  • Respiratory Care Practitioner - Missouri Division of Professional Registration 
  • Or 
  • Respiratory Educ Permit - Missouri Division of Professional Registration 

  State of Work Location: Oklahoma 

  • Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) 
  • And 
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) 
  • And 
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - 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 
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - 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:

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. 

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.

Job Info:

  • Company: SSM Health
  • Position: Respiratory Therapist - RRT
  • Work Location: East Saint Louis
  • Country: US

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